About The Algarve
The Algarve region of Portugal takes up much of the country’s southern reaches. Conquered by many different groups throughout history, the Moors had control of the area for over 600 years and gave the genesis of its name today. However, ever since the 60s in particular, the Algarve region has emerged as one of, if not the, pre-eminent tourist destination in Europe. This is mainly down to beautiful beaches and scenery, a welcoming atmosphere, and the extremely pleasant climate. In recent years, cheap holidays in the Algarve have become even more widely available and subsequently even more popular.
The statistics around the Algarve speak for themselves. During the peak summer season, people on an Algarve holiday can expect to enjoy at least 10 hours of sunlight a day, and the temperatures can rise to a pleasant 29 degrees. This climate ensures that people wanting a warm, but not overly stifling heat on holiday find the Algarve region very attractive.
The Algarve has many interesting and beautiful places to stay. The ‘capital’ of the Algarve is Faro, which is a delightful old town with much history, such as the cathedral and the Arco da Vila, a fine gateway in the ancient walls surrounding the town. There is also two museums, the Museu Municipal and the Museu Maritimo, chronicling the history of the town for the inhabitants, and for anyone on a cheap holiday in the Algarve too!
The charming town of Portimao is the de facto second city of the Algarve, and is the main place for those on an Algarve holiday looking for sea fishing opportunities. There is great history here also, with a church, a Jesuit college and a convent situated within the city. The city, due to its fishing renown, is famous for the quality of its seafood restaurants and is well worth a visit. Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the main resorts and enjoy a truly Portuguese experience would appreciate the beauty of the small fishing town Carvoeiro.
Other places of note to anyone considering a cheap holiday in the Algarve include Albufeira, for its beach scene and nightlife, and Praia da Rocha, for much the same reasons! Lagos too is a nice seaside resort for anyone thinking of an Algarve holiday, whilst Monte Gordo is fast acquiring a reputation as a fantastic “less touristy” destination.
The Algarve holiday however is not just about lounging on the beach and eating and drinking, although these are of course essential parts of any holiday! The villages of Alvor, Armacao de Pera, Altura, Tavira and Monchique are not central tourist areas, but are well worth a visit. The latter, attractively perched high above the Algarve is a beautiful small town offering great panoramas of the surrounding area. There is also a well at Caldas de Monchique, whose waters are said to be beneficial to skin and rheumatic conditions. Alvor is a sleepy fishing village close by Portimao, and its narrow town centre streets are home to cosy bars and restaurants serving delicious seafood. There is the characteristic sandy beach here, as there wouldn’t be an Algarve holiday location where there wasn’t an excellent sandy beach nearby!
Other popular destinations amongst people looking for cheap Algarve Holidays include Sagres , Vale do Lobo and Vale do Garrao, whilst neighbouring towns Quarteira and Vilamoura are fantastic cosmopolitan vibrant places to visit.
Of course, one of the things that might attract some people to a cheap holiday in the Algarve is the quality of its golf courses. There are around 30 top-class courses in the Algarve, with the verdant greens complemented by the breathtaking scenery that frames the courses. With the region being a relatively short flight from most areas of Europe, it means that golfers can have a cheap holiday in the Algarve to keep their swing in check when some of their home courses might have become unplayable due to the weather. Quinta do Lago is a popular destination for golfers, being not too far from Faro and boasting some fantastic courses.
As already alluded to, the Algarve’s location means it is within easy reach of anywhere in Europe, and a lot of budget airlines now schedule flights there, meaning it is easier and cheaper than ever before to have a cheap holiday in the Algarve. Whether it is a beach holiday, fishing, adventure sports, history or golf, an Algarve holiday should have something to satisfy you.
Further Algarve Holidays Information
Apartment Rentals Algarve - At Interdomizil Apartment Rental Algarve, find a large variety of holiday houses, penthouses, villas and apartments for rent. Sports facilities, beach restaurants and bars can be reached in a few minutes. Enjoy sports activities like tennis, golf, badminton, sailing, surfing, diving and paragliding….
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Holiday accommodation in Portugal - The Portuguese Portfolio specialises in holiday accommodation in Portugal. The properties
cover different locations in Northern, Central and Southern Portugal, all of which
have been personally hand-picked and include country houses, farmhouses and cottages, villas and apartments, hotels and rooms with breakfast and more…
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High Adventure around the World - This site offers articles photographs and information on worldwide mountaineering and adventure travel. As well as this, the site has information on books, maps, climbing & outdoor gear, travel Services and more…
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Algarve Travel Guide - Travel guide to the coastal region of the Algarve in Portugal with things to do, see and enjoy…
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Property rental Algarve - This site offers the rental of a property in the Odelouca Valley, Algarve. The site includes a description and photos of the property. As well as this, the site offers information on travel and distances, places of interest, beaches, sporting activities, weather and much more…
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Car Services from Faro Airport - The site lists a range of economy cars including estate cars, 7 seater people carriers and 9 seater vans from Faro International Airport in the Algarve, Portugal. The site allows for instant online quotes for any car services or car hire from Faro Airport, Portugal and Malaga Airport, Costa del Sol, Spain…
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Sagres Tourist Travel Guide - SagresOnline.com offers information about Sagres in the Algarve. Alongside listing information on restaurants and abrs, additional information are available for activities such as skysurf, bodyboard, surfcamp and more. The site also contains a section on the historical background of Sagres…
sagresonline.com
Portugal Tourism Guide - All information regarding accommodation, car hire, restaurants, wine, bars, discos, Golf, water sports, adventure, boat trips, excursions, country site, beaches, water slide parks, zoos, festivals, fairs, music, nice places, road tips, informative numbers, emergency tips,
hospitals, police and airports in the Algarve….
portugaltourismguide.com
Villa Archer - Algarve luxury villa holidays near Albufeira. Villa Archer is a detached, 3 bed roomed, 3 bath roomed luxury holiday Villa that offers accommodation, with it`s own private pool and open aspect rear gardens. It also has a fully fitted kitchen with cooker, microwave, American style fridge / freezer - with icemaker, dishwasher and washing machine…..
villa-archer.co.uk
Rent Car 4 less - Rent a Car for less in the Algarve with all included from Faro and Lisbon airports to anywhere in the Algarve…
rentcar4less.com
Holiday houses in Portugal - Portupraia specialises in renting out holiday houses in Portugal. The site offers a range of houses in Northern Portugal, the region of Lisbon, Alentejo and the Algarve and all have been photographed and are available to see on the site. In co-operation with an IATA travel agent Portupraia also arranges flights and car rental in Portugal…
portupraia.nl
Surfing holidays in Portugal - AlgarveGSD offers surfing camps, trips and courses in the Algarve and South-West Portugal. All equipment, BSA surf tuition, transport, food and drink are included in the various packages on offer. In addition, the site offers a range of surf products including books and films, bags, surfboards and much more…
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Algarve beach apartment rental - algarvebeachrental.com provide beach rental holiday apartments on Praia dos Aveiros beach in Albufeira, Algarve. The site offers detailed information on all the properties available, as well as photographs of the lovely environment, beach, pool and more…
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Activity holidays in Portugal - Activity Algarve are based in the centre of the Algarve region of Portugal, ideally located for walking, cycling, mountain biking, golf, horse riding and a whole range of other activities. The company offers 3 to 7 nights activity holidays that range from walking or cycling to buggy safari or dolphin watching. The site includes information for single travellers, sports team tours, corporate events and much more…
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Virtual Travel Guide of the Algarve - 360Algarve.com is a Virtual Tour provider that is currently serving the Algarve, Portugal. The aim of the site is to help businesses do better business. Whether you are a Real Estate Agency, a Restaurant, a Hotel or any other business establishment, the online services can sell your product by using Virtual Tours.
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Algarve Private Villa Rentals - This site offers a luxury villa for rent in Pera, Central Algarve, Portugal. Available for rent now and throughout the summer holidays and golf season. This site has information on the villa, the area, sports, prices, conditions, flights and much more…
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Chauffeur driven Rolls Royces and Bentleys - Al Penina V.I.P. Limousines offers an exclusive service of modern chauffeur driven Rolls Royces and Bentleys. The extensive fleet of luxury modern Rolls Royces and Bentleys is available for a myriad of functions, including, V.I.P. travel, business meetings, special occasions: anniversaries and birthdays, weddings, golf events and tournaments, airport transfers and more…
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Surfing the Algarve - Atlantic Riders is a surf school that offers a range of surfing holidays for both the beginner and the advanced surfer. Bookings are available online. As well as this, the site has a photo gallery, information about surf gear and more…
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Tourist Guide for the Algarve - This site is a tourism portal for the Algarve with hotels and cars reservation, golf booking, classified ads for holiday rentals, restaurants and services guide, events calendar, flights and much more…
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Luxury Accommodation in Praia da Luz and Lagos - Oceânico Group is the leading property developer and golf operator in Portugal, specialising in luxury resorts set in stunning locations, with excellent on-site facilities and seven Algarve championship golf courses. Escape to the sun and stay in a luxury apartment at Jardim da Meia Praia resort near Lagos or choose from Estrela da Luz and Vila Baía resorts in the beautiful village of Praia da Luz.
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Villas with pool, Portugal - The site is a specialist in villas with pools for rent in the Algarve, Portugal. The site offers three villas in Carvoeiro nearby the coast (Praia Centianes) that are available with staff (gardeners, maids, maintenance men, pool men and a local house manager). The site includes, photo, general information, tourist information and much more…
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Yacht Charter Guide - Yachtcharterguide.com is a comprehensive list of yacht charter companies. The site offers a searchable database to find the yacht charter which is right for you. As well as this there is information on premium companies, boat shows, charter videos and much more…
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Things to do in Portugal - Find and book city tours, helicopter tours, day trips, show tickets, sightseeing day tours, popular activities and things to do in hundreds of destinations worldwide. The site offers unbiased tour reviews, photos of attractions from thousands of travelers and much more…
viator.com
Activities in the Algarve - Home-based at the Aerodromo Municipal de Portimão and about 65km/40 miles from Faro, Skydive-Algarve offers a bit of action in your holidays. While your family is enjoying vacations on the beach, learn through our Skydiving School how to parachute/skydive in a professional and safe environment…
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Car Rental Algarve Portugal - carrentalalgarve.com specialises in car rental in the Algarve, Portugal and the west of Spain at low prices. The company offers a wide range of cars including economic 5 doors, family station wagons, cabriolets, 4×4s, jeeps, people movers, minibuses, comfortable Mercedes and much more…
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Holiday rentals Portugal and Bulgaria - Sscgs.com is a site that offers information on holiday apartments in Sofia, Bulgaria or Algarve, Portugal. The various apartments cover a variety of environments including, sun, sea, snow, beach and the practice of golf…
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Property Management & Concierge Services Central Algarve - Algarve-management-works.com is a website that offers property management and concierge services in Quinta do Lago, Dunas Douradas and Vale do Lobo. As well as this, the site offers general information on the Algarve, links to related sites and much more…
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Party Events - TheFunFactory.ie is a Dublin based travel company, which specialises in Hen and Stag packages. The company is fully licensed and bonded for all overseas travel. Events on offer include: Hen Parties, Hen weekends, Stag parties, Stag weekends, rugby World Cup, corporate activity days, golf tours, premiership football in Ireland, UK & Europe and much more…
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Vacation Rentals - Getlostrentals.com offers holiday rentals worldwide. The site has a searchable database which enables viewers to search and find the right property in a matter of seconds. The site also offers home owners to include their property on the data base…
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Mountain Bike Adventure Lagos Portugal - Themountainbikeadventure.com offers mountain bike adventure holidays based in Lagos, Portugal. The website offers information on holidays, day trips, links to related sites, gallery and much more…
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Travel advice - TripAdvisor offers unbiased travel advice from real travelers. The site provides recommendations for hotels, resorts, inns, vacations, travel packages, vacation packages, travel guides and lots more…
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Kayaking in the Algarve - KT Algarve offers kayaking tours that take place on the Ria Formosa, a natural park which is a permanently changing lagoon approx 60k long. It consists of sandy islands separated by natural inlets and channels ideal for exploration on kayaks….
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Algarve Self Catering - A wide choice of self-catering holiday accommodations throughout the Algarve region of Portugal. Algarve Self Catering displays details and photos of holiday properties provided by advertisers, so you can make direct contact with the owners either through their personal websites, or through the enquiry form provided for each self catering accommodation…..
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Luxury villa in the Algarve - Simply Salema offers a luxury beach front villa with private pool in Salema near Lagos, Western Algarve Portugal. Activities on offer include Golf, walking, adventure, water sports & family summer activity holidays. Weekend & midweek short breaks in winter, spring & autumn are also available.
simply-salema.co.uk
