Rolling dunes and steep rock reefs - Fine sand, crystal clear water, waves breaking at huge rock formations and running through washed out arches.
Intricate paths run from one hidden stretch of sand to the next, along Agaves and Livingstone daisies. The area is bordered by two mountains – this is the perfect spot for a great vacation! Of course, this region doesn’t consist of secluded and romantic locations. On a costal stretch of 230 km, so-called insider tips are now well-known. The first sunbathers come in early spring to enjoy the sandy beaches of Praia da Galé bei Albufeira. The snack bar right behind it is very busy and people are looking for parking spots. Even though, some hotels out-of-place can’t be ignored, the Algarve has kept its charm in many places. The formerly Moorish Algarve became part of Portugal about 700 years ago. The castle of Silves is part of the Moorish heritage. To the east, the region is separated from Spain by the Rio Guadiana and to the north it’s separated from the Alentejo by a ridge. The mountains of Serra de Monchique offer protection against cool north winds, enabling a flourishing garden. Carobs, lemons, dates and almonds grow in this area – in January and February, the blossoming of the almonds transforms the region into a pink paradise. The most southern region of Portugal has something to offer for everyone – stillness or summer highlife – it’s up to you! Nature lovers are going to be enthusiastic about the hinterland, which is up to 900 m high and full of almond-, orange- and olive groves. The three coastal areas are of extraordinary beauty as well: east of Faro to the border river Guadiana di Sandalgarve (Sotavento) with vast stretches of sand and lagoons, west of Faro to the Cabo de São Vicente the jagged rock Algarve (Barlavento) with a mixture of cliffs and beaches, north of Cabo de São Vicente the picturesque Costa Vicentina. According to statistics, there are 300 days of sun and even in the winter, the average temperature is 15 degrees Celsius.
