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Algarve Holidays

By: Darren McCowan

The unmistakable charms of The Algarve make it an ideal holiday location for both couples and families alike...

Algarve

When you hear of the Algarve, you without doubt think of sun, sand and sea. With a incredible 3000 hours of sunshine a year and temperatures which seldom fall below 10 °C, the most southern region in Portugal promises pure holiday satisfaction.

Albufeira

Albufeira, a once modest fishing village, has evolved into what is now the tourist heart of the Algarve. Sometimes referred to as the "Portuguese St Tropez", its countless pubs, bars and clubs give the nightlife thrill seeker everything they could ever want. Albufeira has more to offer than just nightlife however. During the day, the lengthy sandy beaches offer the hordes of adventurous tourists a range of water sports that can be enjoyed by all. And of cause, those eager for the sun will not be disappointed.

Right on the eastern side of the beach at Albufeira, on the Praia dos Barcos, is the charming fishing harbour. There is a breathtaking view from the Miradouro de Ben Parece viewpoint towering above the village. From here, you can also see the Gothic Capela da Misericórdia, which was destroyed in a major earthquake and later rebuilt. With its filigree portal and dome-shaped choir stalls, it has to be one of the main architectural attractions of Albufeira.

Lagos

Lagos a town on the west coast of the Algarve is admired by holidaymakers throughout the world for its long sandy and rocky beaches. But the old town of Lagos also has a charm of its own with its countless cafés, bars and restaurants.

Part of this charm lies in the town walls, which were built between the 14th and 16th centuries. The section in the south-west, which is fortified by a number of towers, is very well preserved. A popular meeting place in Lagos is the Parça Gil Eanes, in which a statue has been erected of the "longed for" King Sebastian, who set off to conquer North Africa but never returned. Among the architectural highlights of the town is the Baroque Santo António chapel, whose interior is decorated with magnificent gilded carvings.

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