Welcome 2 Algarve

Mainland Portugal's most southerly province is bordered by the Atlantic on two sides, by the mountains in the north and Spain in the east. It extends for over 80 miles from the Spanish border westwards to Cape St Vincent, the most southwesterly point of mainland Europe.

Formerly reliant on agriculture and fishing, the region is now dominated by tourism which has given rise to extensive construction of hotels and self-catering properties centred on the many good beaches along the coast and also around the plentiful golf courses. These purpose-built resorts rub shoulders with working fishing ports, while inland spa resorts and historic towns can be found. Faro is the provincial capital a traditional port with a historic old town. The airport lies 6 miles to the west.