With its quaintly cobbled streets, a thriving marina, long sandy beach, remnants of a castle that was destroyed in an earthquake of 1755, and with a carefully maintained old town despite being beseeched and set ablaze, the once small fishing village of Albufeira has developed into a flourishing and popular holiday resort. Situated in central
Want to know what’s one of the Algarve’s best kept secrets? – Salema beach on the western side of the Algarve. According to a top American travel publication, Travel & Leisure that is, which ranked Salema in 15th position for being one of the most secluded and tranquil beaches in the world. In fact, not
On your bike! – Cycling holiday’s in Portugal! When you think about European cycling, France, Austria and Switzerland immediately spring to mind, with Portugal being well down of the European cycling destination list. Although in recent years, Portugal has emerged as a favourite destination for those wishing to explore this beautiful country by bicycle, whether it
‘People in a Place Apart’ – Providing fascinating and novel insight about the Algarve! Being one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations, the sunny Algarve has had hordes of travel guides and books written about it over the years, dedicated to informing discerning travellers of the many treasures the region is blessed with. Now a new
The Algarve to host the most prestigious international event for golf tourism buyers and suppliers. Being home to some of the world’s top golf courses, the Algarve has had a long and well-established association with golf. Not only can golfers enjoy a year-round mild climate in order to perfect their game, but they can also
The International Gourmet Festival 2012 is to take place in Algarve. It’s one of the most prestigious, popular and anticipated events on the international gourmet calendar. It is an event that only features Michelin-starred chefs and it’s going to take place in the Algarve, well doesn’t that say something about the world’s perception of Portuguese
Vintage Travel extends its portfolio of Algarve villas for 2012. With glorious sweeping sandy beaches, quirky riverside towns steeped in history and intrigue, set against a backdrop of rolling hills hiding stunning ravines, it is no wonder that Vintage Travel’s selection of hand-picked villas in the Algarve sold out in for this year’s peak season,
Exhilarating, bold and precarious – The Rally de Portugal 2012. From 27 March 2012 – 1 April 2012 some of the best rally drivers in the world will race across the Algarve. The 1000 kilometre race will take drivers of only the best calibre on the international rally driving circuit, across perilous tracks, vast stretches
Get those cogs muddy in Almancil with a great cycling holiday in the Algarve. So you’re already thinking about what to buy your loved one for Christmas and you’re also already thinking about where to go to on that early year escape to the sunshine. Why not cleverly associate your two thoughts by buying your
Tourism and crime unfortunately go hand in hand, and wherever there are high levels of tourists it is usually accompanied with a certain amount of crime, with tourists being seen as easy targets. Is the Algarve safe? In an attempt to combat the amount of crime in the Algarve – a particularly touristy region of
