Algarve Local Customs

  Azulejos at the train station
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  • Azulejos at the train station
      Azulejos at the train station
    by HORSCHECK
  • Azulejos almost everywhere ...
      Azulejos almost everywhere ...
    by HORSCHECK
  • Portuguese Sagres beer
      Portuguese Sagres beer
    by HORSCHECK
  • Azulejos at the Chapel of Santo Antonio do Alto
      Azulejos at the Chapel of Santo Antonio...
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  • Alcoutim - Portugal
      Alcoutim - Portugal
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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Chimneys

by Carmela71

Chimneys are famous in Algarve it has been said that as much big and complicate the chimney as much richer were the owners as it was taking longer for its construction.

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Traditional houses

by diamond7

In Algarve you can find many traditional nice houses with very good conservation, and in some cases you can rent one in the summer months

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Electricitythis runs on a...

by rob-craig

Electricitythis runs on a standard of 220 volts.Two pintravel plugs or adapters are required from the uk

Top 3 Hotels in Algarve

Sheraton Algarve Hotel at Pine Cliffs Resort Albufeira  Albufeira

 1 Review and 411 Opinions  I stayed two nights here in December 2004. The pools & garden are very nice. There is a indoor pool,... 

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Aqualuz Aparthotel  Lagos

 2 Reviews and 144 Opinions  Very good self-catering apartments. Very busy during August so have to book well in advance.... 

 Hotels in Lagos

Tivoli Carvoeiro  Faro

 1 Review and 382 Opinions  Rooms are in need of a makeover - ours was noisey especially in the evening in the form of... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is it better I book my hotel in Albufeira or Lagos if I am going to visit Monchique; by public bus? How long would the journey... 

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A: Lagos would be much better, Portimão better still!. The buses to Monchique leave from Portimão, which is 20 minutes by fast bus or train from Lagos, 40 minutes by the... 

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