Vacation In Algarve
Algarve is a region of extreme natural beauty and impressive beaches. The Algarve is similar to other parts in southern Portugal, with rugged terrain and rural villages mixed together with modern day amenities and facilities. Keeping this in mind, it is quite easy to understand why the Algarve has become an apt holiday destination for people who are looking forward to having a great time while they tour around the beautiful place of Portugal. This article explains the merits associated with planning a vacation in Algarve and how you could make most of your holiday by staying at a FerRela Approved Establishment .
Algarve is a region in Portugal and is considered to be one of the most relaxed and posh places to go while on vacation. It has a distinct Mediterranean climate, allowing visitors to relish some of the comforts available during summer vacations in continental Europe. There are many attractions that would surely occupy your days while you are here like the Alvor beach or the Praia da Oura beach where watersports such as surfing, diving and windsurfing are becoming more popular with tourists.
The Algarve is a region in Southern Portugal. It consists of 4 administrative districts which are Albufeira, Aljezur, Almancil and Faro. The vacation rental homes of the Algarve offer the perfect base for you to explore this beautiful part of Portugal.
Vacation In Algarve
We all need a holiday, right? But sometimes the cost of international travel can be expensive. Travelling to Portugal is not the same as going to Sardinia or Cyprus and fortunately, this is reflected in the more reasonable prices. Yet what many holidaymakers don’t realize is that Portugal’s Algarve region is also worthy of international recognition and is definitely suitable for a beach holiday with rest, relaxation and activities for all the family.
If you’re planning a trip to the southern region of Portugal, check out my insider Algarve tips before you book your holiday. Find out when to go, which are the best places in Algarve, what to pack, what to do and what Portuguese food to try. All the information you need to make your Algarve vacation a success.
WHAT’S IN THIS ARTICLE?
Best time to visit Algarve: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
What to pack for your Algarve vacation
How to get around: Faro Airport transfers, Algarve Trains, Algarve Buses, Driving in Algarve, Algarve tours
Best places to visit in Algarve
See this article for tips on where to stay in Algarve
Best time to visit the Algarve
Despite its overwhelming popularity as a summer holiday destination, the Algarve is a good place to visit all year round, as long as you’re prepared to do other things besides lie on a beach. That said, some of the best beaches in Algarve are covered in this article.
This is a rough overview of what to expect when you’re planning your Algarve holidays for each season in the region. See this post for a seasonal guide to travelling in Portugal.
Algarve in winter
Northern Europeans like to winter here as the temperatures are better than in northern countries but it does still get chilly, especially at night and indoors. Don’t expect to be swimming or sunbathing but on sunny days, you can enjoy time on the beach with your clothes on or enjoy the countryside on walks or cycle rides.
There will be some rain and, like the rest of Portugal, the Algarve does sometimes get hit by severe winter storms so it pays to keep an eye on and heed weather warnings, especially in coastal areas.
Apart from the Christmas and New Year period which attracts more visitors, expect everywhere to be quiet. So quiet in fact that some restaurants and shops may close for the winter.
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Accommodation is therefore cheap and easy to find, except for the festive period, but make sure it has some form of heating.
See my tips for visiting Portugal in winter.
Algarve in spring
Spring is probably my favourite time to visit the Algarve. Although there is still a chance of rain, temperatures are normally warm during the day so although it’s not sunbathing weather, that’s better for me because I prefer to walk around old towns or go on hikes in the countryside. Especially because fields are still green and the flowers add splashes of colour.
