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The Algarve

The Moors called their al-Gharb the Sunset Land, and visitors have been waxing lyrical ever since. Blessed with a mild winter climate and a sunny disposition, Portugal’s playground province remains one of the most popular year-round holiday destinations in southern Europe. Lively coastal resorts spill over ribbons of golden sand in sharp contrast to the quiet villages of the hinterland, where history and tradition go hand in hand.

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  • Algarve Sightseeing Tours

    Private Tours offers you a personalized experience combining our know-how with your personal profile, and needs.

    DON'T WASTE time wandering around with 40 other people with different interests and preferences. Only a private guide can show you the places most interesting to you.

  • Great British style restaraunt in Almancil. Fantastic fish and chips on Friday night and excelent sunday roast. You really should try their giant breakfast which is a real treat

  • Casa Jardim

    Casa Jardim is ideal for couples looking for a peaceful and relaxing break away from the crowded resorts. Set in beautiful grounds, consisting of natural terrain and partly-landscaped gardens, Casa Jardim is a delight to the senses. It offers relaxation and tranquillity and yet is handily placed should you wish to venture out and enjoy some Algarve exploration.

  • Dream Wave Albufeira

    In Albufeira a company that does great nautical activities. Jet Skis, Speedboats, Sailboats, etc...

  • Eddies Bar

    Eddies Bar is a fitting tribute to Iron Maiden.

    Two former Iron Maiden band members, Dave Sullivan and Terry Rance, and ex-roadie Jeff Daniels, have joined forces with Siann and Charlie (local people) to re-open Eddies Bar in its original conception as a rock bar and Maiden nexus with the addition of some new ideas.

  • Horse Carrige Tours Tavira

    See Tavira from a different perspective. Feel its history and discover the beautiful architecture which typifies Tavira.

  • Situated in the center of Carvoeiro village it is by far the best night spot in Carvoeiro and the only one to have live music every night.It is a beautiful old timber roofed building with lots of old fashioned charm that not many pubs have now . We carried on dancing until about 3am while the kids played pool outside on the terrace, brilliant!

  • Moncarapacho is a small but bustling, rural market town, and give you a true insight into the traditional Portuguese way of life.

    It is at the heart of the country's flower industry, so expect your holidays in Moncarapacho to include plenty of fragrant walks in beautiful countryside. The town is hidden away betwixt the Sierra de Moncarapacho mountains and the deep, blue sea. It is surrounded by olive and orange groves, so it's perfect for walkers, painters, photographers or country-lovers searching for an idyll. There's a quaint medieval church with a 16th century, Renaissance doorway alongside a curious little museum and the winding streets are lined with gorgeous white, pink and terracotta houses, local restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine and relaxed bars and pavement cafes. The town is famous (locally) for its four-day festival and its vibrant Saturday market, and its proximity to the coast means your summer holidays in Moncarapacho can include just as much sea, sun and sand as you want, mixed with bird-watching trips to the Formosa National Reserve or voyages of discovery, by boat, to a variety of coastal towns.

  • Moncarapacho Village

    Moncarapacho is a small country town in the middle of an area which is home to orange growing and horticulture. It has a calm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The town offers all the basic facilities of banks, post office, internet cafe, small supermarkets, petrol station, market, restaurants and plenty of pavement cafés. It even has its own tiny museum. It has a market on the first Saturday of each month. For four days in the summer it comes alive with a big agricultural market, complete with local cuisine, dancing and music, and everything for sale from baskets to tractors. There is also a good ceramic shop on the edge of the town.

  • Moto Clube De Faro Motorbike & Music Rally

    One of Europes largest mortorbike and music rally.

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