Portugal Holiday Guide

In Europe’s best beach destination you can do much more than laying a towel out in the sun. Thanks to the sea, unique landscapes, unspoiled nature, culture, tradition and friendly people, you can be sure of enjoying unique and varied experiences. Here we share the secrets… Listen to our biggest secrets… and then whisper them, time and time again, in the ears of your family and friends. Because life is so much better when you share it…

Holidays to Portugal are seizing the spotlight as a dynamic centre for art, culture & cuisine. A spate of artfully designed museums have opened in the past two years, there’s now a celebrated microbrewery scene & rock-star Portuguese chefs are creating culinary buzzes from Oporto, to Lisbon, to the glittering beaches of The Algarve (seven new restaurants received Michelin stars in 2017).

Gastronomy is a highlight of life in Portugal, which bordered by the Atlantic offers a lot of seafood, lovingly prepared and beautifully cooked, ensuring guests are well fed during their stay. The savoury dishes are only upstaged by the desserts which are guaranteed to delight those with a sweet tooth.

Heightening Portugal’s appeal are its incredible affordability and its natural wonders: more than 300 beaches earned the coveted Blue Flag rating and two new biosphere reserves were named. It’s no surprise everyone is talking about this small, seafaring nation, that include the inimitable islands of Madeira and The Azores archipelago. Each of these islands are very unique and easily warrant an entire article of their own (click the links on the names for more info).

Looking for a holiday where everything is taken care of? Put your feet up and relax at all-inclusive resorts with infinity pools, sea views and spas ready to give you a good pampering.

The Algarve:

We are sure you have already heard about it. Perhaps a friend told you about its magnificent beaches. Maybe you saw a report about its typically Mediterranean cuisine. Or it could be that you simply came across a text like this one, which highlights the history, culture and friendliness of those who are used to giving visitors the warmest of welcomes.

Long established as one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, The Algarve is a fantastic choice for couples looking for a romantic break, families searching for something to keep everybody happy and friends seeking a beach to laze on during the day and a bar to frequent in the evenings. With 300 days of sunshine a year and 96 miles of coastline, you can see why southern Portugal is a beach-lover’s paradise.

With a selection of resorts all offering a different flavour there is plenty to make everyone happy and provide lasting memories of a fabulous holiday. Activities include the traditional beaches and watersports, whilst those looking for some culture will be happy to explore some of the history to be found in Portugal including UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the Archaeological Museum. Of course, The Algarve also offers a plethora of golf courses which are a huge draw to those who fancy a day or a week out on the links, though these areas tend to have plenty to keep non golfers entertained.

The Algarve has one of the best climates in Europe, all year round. With little rainfall, generally occurring between the months of November and March, and plenty of sunshine, the Algarve offers outstanding weather conditions for year-round tourism. Temperatures are high in summer, which is one reason why The Algarve is a top “sun and sea” destination and an authentic paradise for beachgoers. The region’s beaches, stretching for many kilometres along the coast, consist of fine, golden sand, and the sea is calm, with temperatures of around 22ºC in the summer.

Some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the entire world are to be found in The Algarve. Hardly surprising then that the region is a favourite for sun-seekers from all over.

They come in search of the natural heritage that is now managed in a sustainable fashion, in order to provide quality recreational facilities able to meet all kinds of requirements. There are beaches to suit every taste with the majority having gained due recognition in the form of the EU “Blue Flag” for quality standards.

Along its 200km coastline, The Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs and caves, its rocky beaches contrasting with broad expanses of sand. Different types of beach, but all bathed in the calm, warm seawaters of this coastline. Equally attractive is The Algarve’s mild climate all year round. From Odeceixe all the way to Vila Real de Santo António, the entire coast enjoys a Mediterranean-style microclimate with temperatures that vary from 15º C in winter through to 30º C in summer.

Portugal Holiday Offers:

At 2Bookaholiday we have a great selection of well-reviewed Portugal Holidays to various resorts. Below is a selection of our favourites, please click on the deals for more information, use our live chat service or call our UK based call centre. Remember booking with us is 100% secure as our prices have NO HIDDEN EXTRAS and we are fully ABTA and ATOL protected!

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