The Golden Paradise Of Portugal: Algarve
Article Contributor Oben Budak
The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is known for its golden Atlantic beaches and golf resorts. Whitewashed fishing villages on low cliffs overlooking sandy coves were transformed in the 1960s, and now its central coast between Lagos and Faro is lined with a lot of villas, hotels, bars and restaurants. The region’s western Atlantic coast and rugged interior are less developed. Algarve is your best bet if you’re looking for a dramatic coastline with its golden sands, and hidden coves worthy of a pirate’s treasure. Where to start but with a beach? The Algarve is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in all of Portugal, from long golden stretches of sand to little coves only accessible at low tide (or by boat).
Wherever you stay along the coast, you’ll find countless stunning sandy beaches for adults to relax and children to burn off some energy, build sandcastles, search for shells, play beach volleyball, and go swimming in the calm turquoise waters.Lagos is a historic town which is known for its gorgeous beaches and jaw-dropping cliffs with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the beaches here include Praia Dona Ana and Camilo Beach. Lagos is a popular destination as it really has something for everyone here.
Here you can find a large marina and a buzzing, trendy town, offering plenty of restaurants and bars. It also has a vibrant nightlife. You can also take a boat from the marina in Lagos. Accessing the Algarve region, in the south of Portugal, is easy via land transport from the rest of Portugal or from Spain. Its main hub is the city of Faro, the regional capital, which has its own international airport. There is another small airport in the Algarve, in Portimão, though it receives far fewer flights. To find more about Algarve destination visit here.
