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Algarve : Heaven on Earth

1 - I can do better 2 - Jury's out 3 - Pretty darn good 4 - Splendiferous 5 - Awesometastic (by 6 people)   Your rating: 1 - I can do better 2 - Jury's out 3 - Pretty darn good 4 - Splendiferous 5 - Awesometastic

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Infinite blue sea, sandy coast, miles of dunes, beautiful rocky cliff, sunny weather all-year long, combined with Torta de Laranja, a glass of vinho verde, and a feeling of a day-gone-peacefully-by...

Algarve 

Heaven on Earth
I bet when the first Phoenician merchants came to settle in Algarve , they were mostly attracted to the stunning beauty of Algarve beaches. Algarve has been claimed as the place where you can find the best beaches in Europe . With the relaxing atmosphere of the country, unspoilt nature, romantic history, delicious cuisine and friendly locals who know how to enjoy life, a perfect holiday for you is guaranteed.

No bitches, but Beaches
Ask all travellers who have been captured-in-the-heart by Algarve , can they get enough of the beaches there? No, we cannot. It is not only because the beaches stretch for 160 kilometers away. Not only because of its golden sand shone by the warm sunshine. Not only because of the unspoilt and undeveloped beaches that you can still find in the West Coast. Or the secluded areas where you can do skinny dipping or nude sunbathing. Do you believe that there are more than thirty beautiful beaches in Algarve? Here is some of best beaches in Algarve :

  • Praia Da Arifana

  • This beach is ideal for family vacation. Your children can happily swim in this beach, off course with fully safety. It's really safe to swim in Praia Da Arifana beach because it has calm and warm weather. This beach also offers other kind activities for family like snorkeling, diving, banana boats, and many more.

  • Praia do Tonel

  • Situated in close to Sagres at the most western point of the Algarve, this beach is really perfect for wind-surfing lovers. Wind surfing at Praia do Tonel is really safety because all of the activities are controlled by professional beach guardians.

  • Praia Da Rocha

  • When you come to Praia Da Rocha beach, you can see acres of wide open sand as far as eyes can see. It's really cool! This beach is really good for sun bathing. Get the beautiful tan skin in Praia Da Rocha!

  • Praia de Barril

  • What makes this beach attractive is because Praia de Barril is like the beautiful girl. You need extra effort to reach the beach location. You have to walk across a narrow pontoon bridge, or take a ride on the miniature train, or you can walk alongside the track (it's paved) before you come to Praia de Barril. It's quite tiring, but as soon as you reach the beach you will admit that your tiring journey to Praia de Barril is worth it!

  • Praia da Ilha de Faro

  • This is the most crowded beach at Algarve. The location near the airport makes Praia da Ilha de Faro easy to reach. This beach is for the party lovers! Well, if you need private and calm atmosphere, Praia da Ilha de Faro is really not recommended for you!

  • Paraiso Beach

  • Set in a small bay to the west of the town of Carvoeiro lays Paraiso Beach. This is the perfect place for summer holiday with your friends. This beach offers many exciting activities like scuba diving, wind surfing, and many more. Besides sport activities, the nightlife in Paraiso Beach is also the great attraction for tourism.

  • Praia do Castelo

  • Located only approx. 8 km to the west of the tourist resort of Albufeira, the Praia do Castelo is really the favorite place for holidaymakers. This beach is really crowded in peak holiday season. Many people come to the Praia do Castelo's for the clean and white sand. It's really paradise on earth!

  • Olhos de Agua

  • This is the calmest beach in the Algarve. Located at below red rocky cliffs, pine trees and alongside a former fishing village, east of Albufeira, the Olhos de Agua is really the perfect place for you who want to have meditation at calm village atmosphere.


And, what's more?
Of course, sunbathing is not the only thing you can do in Algarve . For those who love sports, there are plenty of choices for (a bit more) active holidays. Surfing, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing or (deep-sea) fishing, are just a few to mention. Dolphin watching and sea excursion is a must for unforgettable experience.

Inland activities are plenty as well. Golf, tennis and horse-riding are popular there. Exploring the region - Faro, Tavira, Sagres, Monchique (winery, mountain) - can be easily done with a rental car. Airsport (at Aerodrome de Lagos), rollerblade-hockey (organized by RollerLagos), blokarting (in a 3-wheeled "car" with a sail and a pilot seat), or safaris in a Jeep or Land Rovers are maybe the stuff that you want try.

Algarve is simply beautiful. Sun, sand, and sea - you can never get enough of them.

Algarve Photos 

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More about Algarve 

Algarve
Algarve Guides will give you a good look at the Algarve before you actually arrive.
Visit Portugal
Official Portugal Tourism.
Algarve - Wikipedia
Algarve From Wikipedia
Algarve - Wikitravel
Open source travel guide to Algarve, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more.
Faro Airport Transfers
One of the most unique companies on the Algarve. A company that provides Airport Transfers which specialises in ExPat drivers. Every driver is originally from some part of the British Isles.
Algarve : Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet Travel Guide. Travel information, advice, hotels, reviews and itineraries covering the globe.

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The beachfront Vila Castelo Resort provides luxury accommodation for all year round bookings. The properties range from Two Bedroom Townhouses to Penthouses and Four Bedroom Pool Villas. A hire car is...

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Comments : 

MexicoLarry

It sounds like Algarve is to Portugal what Mazatlan is for Mexico - the place with beautiful beaches, but with an atmosphere that still allows you to enjoy them in peace and quiet!

Great lens! The only thing i would mention is that i didn't know where Algarve was, and i had to really search to figure out it was in Portugal. You might make it a little more obvious.

Posted June 11, 2008

poddys

Nice lens. I have always wanted to go, maybe one of these years. I grew up by the seaside and it's a big part of my life going to the beach.

Posted June 11, 2008

KimGiancaterino

Looks great! Welcome to All Things Travel.

Posted April 29, 2008

capybara

Great Lens 5* from me and thanks for submitting it to my Travelmania group!

Posted April 28, 2008

heipet

Wonderful! You speak my heart!
Thanks for lensrolling my Algarve lens,
heipet

Posted February 23, 2008

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