Costa Vicentina, Algarve

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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
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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