The city of Faro in southern Portugal is gateway to the Algarve and the main entry point for the millions of visitors who visit Portugal's beautiful southern coast every year. From the airport there, the coast stretches to the west through the resorts of Vilamoura, Albufeira, Lagos, and Sagres among many others, and offers stunning beaches sensational weather throughout the year, and great attractions for all the family to enjoy.
Popular as a destination for golfing holidays, but also a superb place to go for a family beach holiday, or a romantic short break in one of the good value, yet very high quality resort hotels, the Algarve's popularity with tourists is only equalled by the sheer variety of attractions that it offers to them.
Visitors to the Algarve are increasing in numbers every year, and the area will remain popular for years to come following the rise in the area's profile during the 2004 European Football Championships, during which many of the fans chose to make their basses on the coast and travel to matches in cities such as Oporto and Lisbon.
It is possible to get cheap deals on flights and package holidays to the Algarve throughout the year, and once you get there, the low cost of living, combined with the great weather throughout the year means that a pleasant holiday in a superb location will generally cost you a lot less than you would have thought.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Portugal
Capital: Lisbon
Area: 92,391 Sq KM
Population: 20.1 million
Language: Portuguese
Flight Time: 2 Hours from London
Currency: Euro
