Costa Vicentina, Algarve
Sun, Beach & Fun
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In the South of Portugal, the
Algarve Region - which corresponds to the administrative
District of Faro -
is the main tourist destination of Portugal and one of the most sought after in Europe.
Faro, the city capital of the district, is the starting
point to discover this beautiful region. In the Algarve visitor's will enjoy most of
Portugal's best beaches.
Albufeira Beach, Algarve, Portugal © Images of Portugal
The Algarve Coast: Sun, beach, fun, shopping, rest, leisure, nature and walks. That's Algarve!
A Dream Coastline
From Aljezur to Vila Real de Santo Antônio, there are two hundred kilometers of coast, where, from west to east, promontories, cliffs and
sands bump into the warm waters of the Atlantic. In this beautiful region are some of the most beautiful
beaches of Portugal and Europe.
Litoral, Barrocal and Serra
The facets of geography, with its enchanting coastal landscapes, mountains
(as in
Monchique) and villages.
Algarve International Destination
Besides the Portuguese, the Algarve is one of the favorite destinations of British, German, Dutch and tourists of
other nationalities.
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