| Your mind instantly conjures up the beautiful images | | | | Convent, São Francisco Church, Infante Dom |
| of crystal clear waters, gorgeous golden beaches, | | | | Henrique, and Regional Ethnographic museum. |
| clear blue skies, terraces, chimneys, and whitewashed | | | | Tavira (Reason No. 4) is one of the most |
| houses, whenever someone talks about Algarve. | | | | architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve. |
| Surely, the southernmost region of Portugal, on the | | | | Located some 30 km east of Faro, the picturesque |
| coast of the Atlantic Ocean, is all about glorious year | | | | town is known for its inviting long beaches, typical |
| round sunshine and excellent sandy beaches. | | | | roofs and chimneys, beautiful views over the |
| Algarve certainly is a perfect vacation destination, | | | | Gilão river and its Roman bridge, and |
| with temperatures ideal for playing golf, tennis, and | | | | magnificent churches, such as Santa Maria do Castelo, |
| other sports. The southern stretch of fantastic sandy | | | | Misericórdia, Nossa Senhora das Ondas, and |
| beaches, broken up by extraordinary rugged cliffs | | | | São José. |
| and fantastic grottoes, is the resort area for beach | | | | Parque Natural de Ria Formosa (Reason No. 5) is an |
| activities and water sports, and the brightly emerald | | | | area of unspoilt marshlands, freshwater lakes and |
| colored northern part, with its fig trees, orange | | | | lagoons filled with wildlife. It is one of the major |
| groves and blossoming almond trees, is the | | | | tourist attractions of Algarve, located between |
| playground for various other sports. There certainly | | | | Manta Rota and Vale do Lobo in south of Portugal. It |
| are numerous reasons, but here are top 10 reasons | | | | is the place where you can check out flora & |
| for visiting Algarve. | | | | fauna, and environment & nature conservation |
| Onetime peaceful fishing village, Albufeira (Reason No. | | | | of the Ria Formosa lagoon region. |
| 1) is now a leading tourist resort of Algarve. It is | | | | Carvoeiro (Reason No. 6) is a lovely coastal village |
| famous for its beaches, golf courses, restaurants, | | | | that is a great tourist center, located in the area of |
| bars, discos, and vibrant nightlife. Notable beaches are | | | | Lagoa, in the Central Algarve. The lively and friendly |
| - Gale, Coelha, São Rafael and Vigia, Baleeira, | | | | fishing village has a nice sheltered beach that is good |
| Albufeira, Oura, Balaia, Maria Luísa and Olhos | | | | for snorkelling. The coastal village is famous for its |
| de Agua, and Falesia. Notable golf courses are - | | | | wide range of restaurants and bars. It is a popular |
| Salgados, Pine Cliffs, and Balaia Golf Village. | | | | venue for free live entertainment shows. |
| Castro Marim (Reason No. 2) is a charming town and | | | | Monchique (Reason No. 7) is an attractive |
| municipality in the southern region of Algarve. | | | | mountain-top village in southern Portugal, in the |
| Featuring dusty gold of soft sand, the turquoise blue | | | | district of Faro. It is a fantastic health-resort, finely |
| of warm waters, the town has three main beaches - | | | | situated among the wooded heights of the Serra de |
| Alagoa, Verde/Cabeço, and Retur. It also | | | | Monchique. The lovely village is famous for hot sulfur |
| offers vast ranges of hills full of wild flowers, and | | | | springs, with baths; it has a delightful natural thermal |
| serene countryside along the banks of the Guardania, | | | | spa famed since Roman times. |
| lush with orchards and vegetable gardens. | | | | Praia de Odeceixe (Reason No. 8) is a lovely |
| Faro (Reason No. 3) is your sunny destination all year | | | | sheltered, crescent-shaped beach in South Portugal. |
| round. It is a popular place for sun-seekers. The | | | | The place is a virtual paradise for surfing. It is a |
| white-washed town is known for its colonial and | | | | reliable surfing destination where you can enjoy |
| Moorish-influenced architectures and museums, such | | | | surfing at any time of the year. The beach rarely |
| as Cathedral, Nossa Senhora da Assuncão | | | | gets packed, even in the height of the summer. |