The Algarve Holiday Guide

As a popular holiday destination full of sun, sand and sea The Algarve is a fantastic place to spend you summer holiday. 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.

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.

With resorts suitable for families, couples and groups of friends a holiday in The Algarve region of Portugal is a choice well made. Boasting beautiful weather, lush landscapes and mile after mile of sand, The Algarve is perfect for those who want to pick a beach and spend their holiday there but is just as great for those who want to spend their days playing golf, sightseeing or simply sitting in a bar watching the world go by.

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.

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.

The beaches offer swathes of sand and a plethora of water sports including jet skiing, waterskiing and banana boat rides which are sure to make a simple day at the beach more exciting. Depending on the resort you travel too there is a different atmosphere in the evening with some of the livelier resorts providing night clubs, late night bars and even casinos. Other resorts offer welcoming restaurants for long evening meals full of conversation and delectable cuisine.

From Odeceixe all the way to Vila Real de Santo António, the entire Algarve coast enjoys a Mediterranean-style microclimate with temperatures that vary from 15º C in winter through to 30º C in summer.

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