The Algarve sits on the most southern coast of Portugal and has been a firm favourite with British holidaymakers, who enjoy the fabulous beaches, wonderful warm year round climate, the colourful resorts and the welcome from the friendly locals. It is rightly famous for its fantastic range of high quality golf courses. Flights to Faro take less than 3 hours from many airports and operate all year round from the UK making it a perfect place for a short break, a family holiday or a long stay winter holiday destination.

You will never be bored if you are on a Algarve holiday, there is so much to do from great water sports, to water parks, golf courses and loads of fantastic beaches, many backed by stunning cliffs, this area of Portugal really has got it all. The beaches offer beautiful sands and gorgeous waters that sparkle in the bright sunshine, from hidden rocky coves to vast expanses of sand, you will always find somewhere from which to lie back and enjoy the heat of the day.

The Algarve has a fantastic sunshine record and it offers one of the best climates in Europe. Winters are usually mild with average temperatures around 19ºc and up to ten hours of daylight, there is a small chance of a shower during the winter between November and March. Summer months can see the mercury top 30ºc plus and there is plenty of activities in and around the resort to take part in. Many people enjoy holidays in the Algarve during the summer when all the resorts welcome tourists with open arms. The resorts differ greatly here from the big and brash Albufeira, the sophisticated Vilamoura to little gems such as Portiamo or Olhos D'Agua which are a lot more laid back.

Many tourists who enjoy holidays in Algarve tend to head for the largest resorts of Albufeira and Vilamoura. Both resorts are family friendly and have lovely beaches (7 in Albufeira and 2 in Vilamoura) that offer watersports, and with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants on offer you will never be stuck for something to do. The Strip in Albufeira is a great place for a lively night out with plenty of music bars, discos and clubs to enjoy until the early hours. The promenade and marina in Vilamoura also offers a good selection of bars and restaurants to enjoy after dark. The main party nightlife can be found in both Albufeira and Vilamoura, however it is not too much in your face and both resorts cater really well for families and couples too.