Algarve

The Algarve is Portugal's southernmost region, and one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe. Blessed with a superb coastline and some of the country's loveliest beaches, the region enjoys hot, dry summers and short, mild winters. Warm sea temperatures and gentle winds add to its allure.

The Algarve is a land of contrast, and there is plenty of things to do. The popular and more developed central region offers lively coastal accommodation, nightlife, and some of Portugal's best golf courses.

Farther east, a string of sandbar islands and lagoons form part of a beautiful and protected natural park. Over to the west, one will find a very different Algarve. Wilder and more remote, this is a place to escape the crowds and where surfers seek communion with a restless Atlantic Ocean.