Algarve Map - Portugal

If you are visiting Algarve, Portugal make sure that you know well in advance what you would like to do, once there. This is important because a new destination, rather a holiday always calls for overindulgence. As such you may want to do to much and this could be a rather difficult prospect, considering an itinerary that includes everything would make your vacation a rather extended stay. Apart from reading up enough you could ask your travel agent to plan your vacation. Algarve happens to be in the southernmost section of mainland Portugal. It comprises of the cities of Faro, Albufeira, Lagos, Olhão, Tavira, Portimão and Silves. The Algarve regions governmental centre is in the city of Faro. This city has the faro international airport and is also home to the University of Algarve. The region is mountainous and has numerous valleys. The highest elevation at Algarve is the Mountain range of Monchique. Algarve is spread over 5,412 square kilometers and is reputed to house more than a million people at the peak of summer because of an increased vacationer influx.

At Algarve you could visit the Ria Formosa lagoon. This is a nature reserve that is spread over 170 square kilometers and houses many species of birds. This famous beach destination boasts of a Mediterranean climate. It is also reputed to be a safe holiday getaway apart from being a fair priced destination. Its coastline is distinguished for its pictorial limestone caves. You could get to Lagos via a powerboat. Praia da Marinha is listed amongst the 100 most attractive and conserved beaches of the world. You could visit Albufeira, Vilamoura, Portimão, Lagos, Armação de Pêra, Quarteira, Monte Gordo and Tavira. Find Algarve villas.