Basically, it’s summer all year round here. There’s very little rainfall, and at its peak the temperature can surpass the 40C mark (at which point you’ll surely be in need of a refreshing dip in the water).
This seven-floor hotel features 85 guestrooms with modern decor, light wood furnishings and balconies. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool, relax in the sauna, enjoy a drink from the poolside bar, top up their tans on the sun terrace, and relax in the coffee shop.
Dom Pedro is a modern beachfront resort, within three-kilometres of the Lagos centre and the Palmares Golf Course. Apartments are decorated in light colours with patterned fabrics and guests can go for a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool and sample Portuguese specialties in the hotel’s informal restaurant.
Opposite Vilamoura's marina, shops, and restaurants, this 125-apartment hotel is 400m from Marina Beach, with entertainment and gaming available in the casino (roughly 450m away). Apartments have balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows and feature full kitchens.
Situated in the Vale de Garrão resort development south of Almancil and west of Quinta do Lago, this 175-room hotel lies within five-kilometres of six golf courses. Shuttles transport guests 800m to a long beach in summer, while guestrooms and suites feature large balconies with cushioned chairs and marble bathrooms.
This modern Mediterranean complex is located two-kilometres from the Praia da Luz resort, four-kilometres from the nearest golf course, and six-kilometres from Lagos. The 16 guestrooms and apartments feature modern, rustic-style décor, and all are equipped with satellite television and extend to bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.
The golden beaches of Tavira are definitely worth seeking out. There are a few secret coves along here, and if you find one it’ll seem like the entire place is yours. The town itself is picturesque, with its Roman bridge and medieval houses.
A bustling seaside port, Lagos is as rich in history as it is with markets, shops and bars. There are numerous museums to visit, the best being The Governor's Palace and the Museu Regional.
Catamaran trips leave daily from Marina de Vilamoura, and offer an exciting chance to see some of the Algarve’s renowned rock formations and beaches. Many trips include a light lunch as well as the option for a quick dip in the ocean.
Reputedly one of Europe’s best water parks, Slide & Splash is located near to the bustling town of Praia da Rocha, which is great for seafood. The park itself, of course, is more interested in water than wildlife, and offers an assortment of rides that suit all ages.
With stunning views, Sagres is continental Europe’s most southwesterly tip. The town’s fortress, with its famous 40m wind-rose is well worth a visit, as is St Vincent Cape, which leers majestically out to the barren sea.
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