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The Algarve Playground Of Portugal
he Algarve area of hub, but is still a pleasant
Portugal, which covers the place to visit. Most of the town
southern-most part of the was destroyed in the 1755
country, is an incredibly diverse earthquake, but even so, there
region. Any holidaymaker can find are interesting buildings dotted
an enjoyable way of filling their around the town that are worth
holiday hours. Add in a warm, visiting. There is also a small
sunny climate almost year round, remnant of the old town, Cidade
and it's hardly surprising that Velha, and a walking tour through
the Algarve region is the major this area is fascinating.
tourist area in Portugal.
The towns of Tavira and Silves
With all that sunshine, naturally are also highlights of the
many holidaymakers come in search Algarve region for those with an
of beaches, and they're not historic interest. Tavira
disappointed. With around 270km encompasses everything from
of coastline, including castle ruins, churches from a
everything from wide sandy range of architectural periods
beaches to secluded inlets, and elegant houses from various
there's something for everyone. centuries. Silves was once the
Add to that a wide variety of Mooorish capital of the Algarve,
accommodation with luxury resorts and its main claim to fame is the
near bustling towns to quiet magnificent red stone castle
villages, and there's no doubt which overlooks the town today.
everyone is catered for.
For those who like more modern
The easiest way to travel to the entertainment and a slightly
Algarve from overseas is via faster pace, there is plenty of
airplane to Faro. This is the nightlife to be found in either
region's main town and commercial Lagos or Albuferira. Even better,
there are plenty of sandy beaches
where you can lie back and The western coast of the Algarve
recover! Lagos also suffered is home to the Parque Natural do
terribly in the 1755 earthquake, Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa
with very little surviving apart Vicentina. This narrow strip of
from the old town wall. park was created in 1995 to
amalgamate a number of smaller
If you'd rather spend your time parks, in the hope of protecting
being entertained by mother the ecosystem from rampant
nature, then the Algarve can development. The area is also
deliver. Close to Faro is the home to many birds.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.
This is basically an extensive There are plenty of places to
lagoon system which is home to an stay along the west coast of the
enormous number of wetland birds, Algarve, as well as beaches,
as well as forming a vital link however the Atlantic is a little
in the migration chain. The rougher on this side and in
park's visitor centre is places can be quite dangerous.
excellent. Keen surfers are often to be
found in this region.
You can also head further west,
and watch the coastline become It's worth visiting the inland
more rugged. Cabo de São Vicente part of the Algarve as well.
(Cape St Vincent) is Europe's There are a number of mountain
most southwesterly point. Barren ranges, with the Serra de
and majestic, it's certainly an Monchique being the most popular.
awe inspiring place to visit -
but be prepared to face the
strong winds that often batter And if all else fails - the
the Cape. Algarve is home to a large number
of golf courses, including 7 of imagine that anyone could
Europe's top 100 courses. possibly visit without finding
something of interest to see or
The Algarve is an incredibly do. So make sure you schedule a
diverse region, it's hard to visit there soon.
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