The region Algarve

In the south of Portugal, the Algarve has a large range of tourist attractions to satisfy all sorts of holidaymakers. The gentle, dry climate, white, sandy beaches, picturesque villages and friendly people have, since the sixties, attracted people looking for a holiday out of the ordinary. The Algarve is ideal for people wanting an active or golfing holiday. There are many interesting towns to visit, such as Albuferia, which is both a picturesque fishing town and a centre of tourism, Portimao, a lively city, internationally known, which has plenty of entertainment but is especially known for its beautiful beaches. Lagos is a historic city, the walled town was capital of the Algarve from the 16th to the 18th Century and is now a fishing port and important tourist centre, and there is Tavira, a historic, Roman town with many monuments, narrow streets and exceptionally good wine. Finally, Vilamoura, an important tourist centre with lots of beaches, 3 excellent golf courses, a casino and Roman ruins.