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Croatian Adriatic
Thousand-island Dalmatian coast with medieval walled towns and clear waters.
Destination
Algarve
Portugal’s sunny south coast with golden cliffs, coves, golf and fresh seafood.
Portugal
Best time: April to June and September to October; summer is hot and busy.
Portugal’s sunny south coast with golden cliffs, coves, golf and fresh seafood.
Country
Portugal
Best time
April to June and September to October; summer is hot and busy.
Avg stay
5 to 7 nights
Budget
mid
Region
Europe
Guide
About this destination
The Algarve is Portugal’s southernmost region, where golden limestone cliffs frame turquoise coves and the Atlantic coast stretches for over 300 kilometres. Lagos, Faro and the Costa Vicentina offer dramatically different coastlines.
The region is one of Europe’s most reliable sun destinations, with warm springs and long autumns. Interior villages in the Serra mountains provide a cooler escape, while the Ria Formosa lagoon is a haven for birdwatchers and kayakers.
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