The Algarve – Portugal’s Southern Paradise

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The Algarve – Portugal’s Southern Paradise

Discover a traveller’s paradise with a visit to Portugal’s fascinating Algarve region. Occupying the southern coast of the Portuguese mainland, the Algarve is known for its scenic sandy beaches and dramatic Atlantic coastline. Here, you can find relaxation, culture and history throughout the year. Bustling cities brimming with nightlife give way to quaint fishing villages where peace and quiet reign, offering the perfect environment for every type of holiday. Experience the thriving resort towns of Albufeira and Vilamoura, or get a taste of Portuguese culture and history in the region’s main cities of Faro and Lagos. If you're looking for adventure, the mountainous interior offers excellent hiking trails, while the western Atlantic coast boasts awe-inspiring cliffs and charming villages off the beaten track. The Algarve region is also famous for sport, including some of Europe’s finest golf courses. Relax and enjoy the perfect climate and culinary delights of this Portuguese paradise.

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Praia da Marinha Beach

The Algarve is known for its world class beaches, and few are more deserving of this accolade than the iconic Praia da Marina. This beach regularly features among the best in the world thanks to its pristine sands and beautiful surroundings. Situated on the south coast, this beach is sheltered by towering cliffs with stunning rock arches carved by the waves. Descend the staircase to reach the golden sand and look out over the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean. Sit back and relax in the small café, or discover diverse sea life while snorkelling in the sheltered waters of the bay.
Benagil Sea Cave – The Algarve’s Natural Wonder

The south coast of the Algarve is home to some of Portugal's most spectacular rock formations. Benagil Sea Cave is one of the region's most famous natural landmarks, located a short distance from Benagil village. The cave encloses a small beach with golden sands and turquoise waters, with the sea water reaching the picturesque grotto through its two arched entrances. The roof of the cave opens up to the blue sky above through a large hole known as "the eye", which allows sunlight to spill onto the sheltered beach. You can investigate this amazing cave from above by foot, or explore its interior by boat.
Cape St Vincent – The Edge of Europe

Experience the wild nature of the Atlantic Ocean at Cape St Vincent, the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe. Perched atop rugged cliffs, this remote cape at the very edge of the known world has been an important site for centuries. Visit the 19th century lighthouse with its small maritime museum to learn more about the cape's history. Admire the stunning views down the coast and explore the unique surroundings. The cape is set within the Costa Vincentia Natural Park, which is home to several species of plants that are not found anywhere else on earth.
Ponta da Piedade

Explore the wild and remote headland of Ponta da Piedade, which offers excellent hiking with wonderful views over the craggy and characterful Atlantic coastline. The cliffs here have been shaped by powerful waves and storms into otherworldly formations, including towering rock pillars and remote caves and grottos. Located a short distance from Lagos, this beautiful location is explorable through a clifftop pathway with descents into several small coves nestled in the cliffsides. Admire the rich golden colour of the stone from the cliffs above, or spend some time on one of the small beaches with crystal clear water that dot the coastline.

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