| Your mind and body has been asking for a break, | | | | still a very satisfying game. |
| a respite from the pressures of work, the | | | | 3. Shopping - Who doesn't love shopping in |
| demands of family responsibilities, and the stress | | | | another country? It's a great way to enjoy and |
| of living the busy city lifestyle. | | | | delve into the culture and tradition of Portugal and |
| So you did what anyone else would do. You | | | | Algarve, in particular. You'll surely find great |
| searched the internet, asked around, and finally | | | | bargains at the shopping districts of Portimao, |
| made up your mind and that is you're going to | | | | Loule, and Quateira. You can find everything from |
| have your vacation in Algarve, in the alluring | | | | souvenirs, bags, shoes, clothes, trinkets, |
| Iberian country of Portugal. | | | | accessories, and the list goes on. |
| If you've done your research well, you've most | | | | 4. Water sports - With a beautiful coastline and an |
| likely have a rough outline of your Algarve | | | | even more beautiful water conditions, this |
| itinerary. If you're not yet bursting with ideas and | | | | vacation destination has a lot to offer for water |
| plans, I'll make some helpful suggestions anyways | | | | sport enthusiasts. You can try your hand, and |
| on the top five best things to do while on | | | | feet, at windsurfing or finally experience the |
| vacation in Algarve. | | | | wonders of the underwater world by diving into |
| So let's get on with it. | | | | the thriving marine life and the legacy of Algarve's |
| 1. Walking and Sightseeing - Algarve is a | | | | sunken past. You can also enjoy jet skiing, sailing, |
| cosmopolitan with the right blend of country | | | | boating, or just swimming and enjoying the |
| qualities mixed in, creating a kind of a surreal | | | | Mediterranean waters. |
| environment perfect for someone who wants to | | | | 5. Food tripping - Come on, when you're on a |
| get away from it all, even for just a few days. | | | | foreign country, or even just in a different part |
| Algarve is modern and rural at the same time; it | | | | of your country, what's the first thing you want |
| also has a rich heritage and history. You will surely | | | | to know? How's the food, right? We are all |
| be a witness to this if you go around the | | | | curious as to how the culinary delights this side of |
| backstreets and explore the Algarve on foot. Visit | | | | the planet looks like, smells like, and most of all, |
| the Museu Regional in Lagos and the Museu | | | | tastes like. You'll be in gastronomic heaven with |
| Arqueologico in Faro for a blast to the past | | | | the unique taste of the Algarve cuisine and |
| experience. | | | | definitely your Algarve experience will not be |
| 2. Golfing - Algarve has some of the world's best | | | | complete without trying their cataplana, a local |
| golf courses such as superb Old Course at | | | | shellfish delicacy. |
| Vilamoura or the celebrated Royal Course at Vale | | | | I bet you now have a very good line up of things |
| de Lobo. A golfer can have the choice from | | | | to do once you set foot on Algarve. I know |
| 9-hole to 18-hole courses of the more than 30 | | | | you're going to take those suggestions seriously, |
| golf courses scattered around the Algarve terrain. | | | | simply because they're really good tips and you'll |
| The southern region of Portugal has an ideal | | | | be able to enjoy your vacation more if you follow |
| climate for golf, warm and dry weather, and the | | | | two or three or even all of those tips. |
| main season is from late autumn to late spring. | | | | Enjoy your vacation, forget your responsibilities |
| The landscape is also excellent, grasslands to | | | | for while, and loosen up. Savor the Algarve |
| coastlines, proving to be a bit of a challenge but | | | | experience. |