Algarve is one of the favorite destinations of locals and foreigners. Travelers will find a world of activities and experiences to make, besides amazing beaches and golf courses. Specially on high season ( June to September), you will also find several food, cultural and music festivals, from the traditional to more alternative.
Foreigners usually arrive through Faro Airport. They use several flight companies according their country departure. Depending of your preferences, you will choose the location to stay.
Coolest Towns in the Algarve
ALBUFEIRA
The arrival point by road from Lisbon located more or less in middle of Algarve. Architecture of the region is an eclectic mix of typical Portuguese Algarvean pale white and tiled residential homes. Narrow streets where you will be able the traditional and modern constructions, due to tourism development. The municipality is dotted with rich historical and architectural landmarks. Whitewashed houses under high cliffs that culminate in beautiful beaches of fine sand and warm waters. Common to see British teams spend the summer in Albufeira for pre-season training sessions, specially Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Oxford United, Aston Villa, among others.
FARO
Faro Airport serves Algarve, where most of the European flight companies have connections. From here you will find several rent a car companies to serve in all Algarve. Has 118,000 inhabitants with a 202.57 km2, its the biggest city in the Algarve. Faro has a hot summer mediterranean climate. Faro has the only stadium with 30.000 seats which received several games during the Euro 2004 and used for Summer festivals, concerts and other events. Taste the very best of the region. From oyesters to razor calms, mussels, crabs, among may other dishes combined between traditional way and gastronomic trends.
LAGOS
Lagos is rich in fish and bivalves and an important commercial warehouse in the past. Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and of course the Portuguese establish this town as an important town. Even today , cultural, architectural and linguistic legacy are visible. In Lagos, born Gil Eanes , hero of Bojador Cape and it was an important point during the Portuguese Age of Discoveries era. Since 1960, the city has embraced tourism. It has beautiful beaches, good climate, the sea, a scenic coastline, and historical patrimony.
LOULÉ
Loulé is famous by their famous beaches. Vale do Lobo, Quarteira, Vilamoura Beach, Quarteira, Quinta do Lago, Almargem Beach are perhaps the most famous. The Festival of White Night ( Noite Branca ) celebrates the end of the Summer in which locals and foreigners converge to the city. Being the last municipality in the Algarve besides of the local towns also has hidden villages in the Algarve mountains with beautiful landscapes. Here it is possible to make a flight experience or even a catamaran day to enjoy the landscapes.
OLHÃO
According to the 2011 Census, approximately 45 thousand inhabitants reside in the municipality of Olhão, which means that the population of Olhão grew 23% between 2001 and 2011. The municipality has excellent accessibility ( motorway A22 ). Fishing and the canning industry continue to be central to the county’s economy. The strong investment in tourism opens a new horizon for the municipality of Olhão. The recent recreational port, the requalification of the riverside area and the construction of luxury hotel units are steps that have already taken place in the long journey of progress and dynamism that is being experienced in this municipality.
SAGRES
Sagres is unique in Algarve. Located on the southern Portugal, this small town is located at the extreme western tip of Algarve. A region of natural scenery, towering cliffs, however with vast beaches and raging seas. Important for sailors, since offers a shelter for ships before attempting the dangerous trip around Cape St. Vincent. In the oldest days, captains prefer to wait for favorable conditions (winds) to continue their journey. Sagres has a 16th century bulwark like fortress which has a compass roses divided in 40 segments (instead of 32 ). Visiting Sagres? You should try the Fish Stew Sagres Style.
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