Portugal:

No coastline anywhere in Europe can match the Algarve. The Southern most part of Portugal. It enjoys an astonishing 320 days of sunshine a year combined with fresh, gentle breezes from the Atlantic. 150 kms. of glorious beaches are swept clean by the tides every day, they vary from vast expanses of glittering sands to secluded coves bordered by soft, coloured rock . Most are quiet and uncrowded, interspersed with developed areas boasting excellent tourist facilities. Traditional towns and villages blend into the coastline alongside their more modern neighbours. There are numerous and an ever increasing number of airlines flying to Faro airport, right into the heart of the Algarve, both scheduled & charter. Making it most accessible. The Algarve has now become the favourite area of investment and leisure for the British and Irish with over 50,000 homes being owned by Northern Europeans.

The Algarve is the perfect place for investment, both homemakers and holidaymakers! Located in the south of Portugal, the Algarve is one of the most famous tourism destinations in all of Europe and the world.

Along its 150 km of coastline, there are up to 100 different stunning beaches. It is paradise for those looking for the perfect holiday be it fun and excitement or for those longing for peace and a wonderfully relaxing experience.

The Algarve is visited by many people who enjoy life in sophisticated five star hotels and Spa's. The modern marinas of Vilamoura, Lagos, Portimao and the Vilamoura Casino, placed in Europe's largest tourism complex, offer another set of special activities that can be found in the Algarve.

The high level of tourism has led to the creation of top entertainment facilities.

The Eastern Algarve goes from Faro, the district capital served by an international airport, to the border of Spain. Here the coastline is made of long sandy beaches, wide and quiet landscapes and smooth dunes.

The entire coastline fits in the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve. TAVIRA is a historical city of smooth hills and a quiet river. A main focal point of the town is the 'Roman Bridge'. It's a place where the influence of other cultures is apparent in its architecture and the townspeople who live there.

The excellent, pleasant climate, good tourist infrastructure and competitive prices lure thousands of visitors to the Algarve every year. You will find long sandy beaches east of Faro while to the west the ochre rocks shine. In small protected bays you can enjoy solitude.

The most beautiful beaches obviously attract more tourists these are: Dona Ana in the proximity of Lagos, Senhora da Rocha near Armacáo de Pêra, Sáo Rafael at Albufeira and the famed sandy beach of Ilha de Tavira.