About The Algarve |
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| For years now, the Algarve has been recognised as an ideal holiday destination for those of us seeking a superb climate, magnificent scenery, pretty unspoilt villages and friendly local people. The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal and has always been separate from the rest of the country due to the chain of mountains to the North and the centuries long Moorish occupation which gave the province its name. |
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The traditional architecture is a pleasant mixture of European and Moorish styles, typical are the fretted chimneys and terracotta tiled terraces. Unlike many Mediterranean resorts, one of the Algarve's best known and greatest assets is its beautiful clean, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The Algarve has ninety miles of sandy beaches and it is still possible to find relative privacy even in the height of Summer. The Algarve does however, also have much more to offer. The Monchique Mountains for instance, have beautiful pine and eucalyptus woods and bubbling mineral springs. All year round you will find flowers in the Algarve, Spring arrives in January when the wild Almond blossom comes out and later in the year you will be driving through orchards of citrus fruits, almonds and olives. |
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Leisure |
| For golfers the Algarve is a paradise, with some of the best courses in Europe. There is also plenty of opportunity for tennis, riding, sailing, watersports and deep sea fishing. Whether you come to the Algarve for an active holiday or simply to rest, you will enjoy eating out in the towns and villages where all tastes are catered for and the local fish is a speciality. There is now a wide selection of restaurants offering excellent value with both local and international specialities. Freshly caught sardines grilled over charcoal is a traditional favourite or for the more adventurous, try a Cataplana - pork and clam stew. Alternatively, take a trip out to one of the colourful fish markets and barbecue a red sea bass on the terrace of your villa followed by fresh figs or almond cake, washed down with a bottle of the excellent Lagoa red wine or the more refreshing Vinho Verde. |
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ClimateThe Algarve has 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and in Summer you can expect average day time temperatures of 24 degrees centigrade. During the hottest period (July and August) when temperatures can rise to over 30 degrees at the hottest time of day, the heat of the sun is tempered by refreshing Atlantic breezes. The evenings are pleasantly warm and you can comfortably dine outside in the villages or on your own terrace. Autumn is usually pleasantly warm and Winter stays bright and sunny but you can expect intermittent rain between November and April. |
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