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12 Reviews The crazy construction that disfigured Algarve, has (thanks God!) spared the central area of old Albufeira. Now, cleaned and organized for touristy exhibition, the central Albufeira looks good, and,...
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23 Reviews At the touristy south coast of the Algarve, more or less, between Quinta do Lago and Sagres, the coast has this sandstone cliffs. They have colours ranging from yellow to red, depending on the amount...
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6 Reviews This water shute I found frightening. It looks so simple. I watched for a while before I was tempted/persuaded to have a go. When you get to the top and its your turn to sit down with your legs...
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6 Reviews Zoo Marine is a kind of seaworld/zoo on the Algarve coast,the main attraction being the Dolphin show which is shown several times a day everyday of the week,other attractions include a sea-lion...
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3 Reviews This is a very glamourous beach. There is golden sand, young people, beach bars and restaurants, and plenty of other services. Oura Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Albufeira, and is...
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4 Reviews Right in the centre of the city, this is THE beach of Albufeira. Construction in the area took people form this beach spreading them along the coast, but it didn't loose its sortilege. Now it misses...
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6 Reviews Albufeira has a fairly new marina located a little away from the center of town to the west. It´s still in the build up fase, but i think it´s a pleasant part of town to hang out with some nice cafes...
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8 Reviews This tower is part of the parish church and I am not sure if you can go to the top (even if there are lots of stairs that allow you lol), but we did not had much time to go around, so we only walked...
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Sheraton Algarve Hotel at Pine Cliffs Resort 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,...
6 Reviews One of the darker periods in Lagos’ history is the time when in the 15th century the town sported a market at which slaves, imported from North Africa, were sold on a market. The first African slaves...
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Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira
6 Reviews This is my favorite point in Algarve. A long walk, or a short ride by car, and you are at a beautiful natural point, 5 Km from town. Naturism is still possible in Pinheirinhos, one of its secluded...
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6 Reviews Take a trip on the Dolphin Safaris RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), which leaves from the Lagos Harbour, when we went it cost about 35 euros each but well worth it,The trip last approx 45mins,Taking in...
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2 Reviews and 144 Opinions Very good self-catering apartments. Very busy during August so have to book well in advance....
10 Reviews This small beach lies to the south of Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira, just a stone's throw from the city walls. It's name means, oddly, potato beach so try and not to get fried here! It's a small...
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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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Lagos is in my opinion the most interesting town in the Algarve.It´s a very pretty town set in the western Algerve where you have less tourists and it´s a town...
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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...
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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Exploring Portugal's southwest corner
The Algarve was one of the parts of Portugal that we most wanted to see. As a result, we decided to spend two nights there so we would have some flexibility to adjust our plans depending on the...
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In the far South of Portugal the Algarve was the last part or portugal to be conquered from the Moors in 1292. Because of this late date there are many traces of the Moorish occupation which can still...
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The Algarve coast line stretches about 100 miles from the western-most tip to the Spanish border. The western ends juts out into the Atlantic, a rugged, undeveloped area, which has retained its...
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The last October was a busy month¡K It all began with a forum from our friend Geoff Wright ¡. Anybody in Algarve next week? ¡ and guess¡. We booked hotel and two days later we were on the road¡ It is...
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