With nearly the perfect weather the Algarve is the most visited area of Portugal. It is not surprising that the coast is the attraction principal, her beauty is spectacular and it has long golden beaches, strange rock formations and caves. But the Algarve is about more to spend the day lying just on the beach. As the region located further south of Portugal, was the last bastion of the Moors in the XIII century and the influences can be seen everywhere in whitewashed houses and narrow, winding streets of the towns and cities.
More contemporary charms include a touch of luxury in Quinta do Lago, a stronghold of the famous people, Vale do Lobo and Vila Vita, the fantastic marinas of Vilamoura and Lagos and the lively night of the main cities such as Albufeira.
The Algarve also has another face to the east of Faro, the coast becomes tiny islets where it is possible escape from the crowds and relax between sand dunes. And inside, between fig trees and pomegranates, it's the impressive Serra de Monchique, an area of mountains ideal for hiking, walking and habitat of the iberian lynx.
