Algarve Hotels

Monte Gordo - Eastern Algarve and the Spanish border

Travel Junkie — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:22:38 +0000

Monte Gordo is the most easterly tourist resort on the Algarve, just 3 km away from the town Vila Real de Santo António and the Spanish border.

The village still maintains its traditional roots as a fishing village, however the town has developed considerably as a holiday destination in recent years,and the two industries co-habit amicably.

Monte Gordo boasts a glittering casino with a features a modern gaming room and a nightly floorshows.

For sun worshiper’s Monte Gordo Bay is the largest beach in the Algarve, stretching as far as the eye can see.

2 miles to the east of Monte Gordo, the River Guadiana flows into the Atlantic Ocean this river has formed a natural frontier for over two millennium.

Treat yourself to a river cruise and lap up a taste of the tranquility to be found in this part of Portugal.

Just to the north of Monte Gordo is Castro Marim, the first headquarters of the Military Order of Christ, heirs to the Templars in Portugal. Looking across the Guadiana to Spain, the sandstone walls of its medieval castle enclose the ruins of an even older castle.

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Lagos - Town and Beaches

Travel Junkie — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:06:56 +0000

Lagos (pronounced ‘Largosh’) is a tourist town located towards the west of Portugal’s Algarve coast.

The economy of Lagos, in common with most coastal towns in Portugal, has been linked to the sea since ancient times, the fishing industry being an important factor.

In the 1960’s, Lagos began to grew in stature as a tourist resort, not surprising really as it is home to beautiful beaches, good climate, the sea, a scenic coastline including the beautiful Ponta da Piedade (Mercy Point), and a plethora of history, English hero Francis Drake is said to have attacked Lagos.

Lagos boasts a large busy marina and the twisting streets of the town centre are great for absorbing local culture, many local traditions are celebrated, ranging from architecture to gastronomy and handicrafts.

Nightlife is pretty vibrant in the main season and the many restaurants will suit people of all dietary habits.

The many beaches include:

Praia da Batata (Potato beach).
Praia dos Estudantes (Students’ beach).
Dona Ana - Probably the beach most frequented by tourists.
Meia Praia (Half beach) - One of the biggest bays in Europe, ideal for water sports.
Praia Solaria (Sunny beach).

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Visit Carvoeiro For Some Of The Algarves Best Beaches

Travel Junkie — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:53:24 +0000

Carvoeiro, or Praia Do Carvoeiro, on Portugal’s beautiful Algarve coast is near some of the most gorgeous beaches in the region, many of these are surrounded by towering cliffs riddled with a multitude of delightful caves which more often than not can only be accessed at low tide. Beaches in the Carvoeiro area which are well worth a visit are Praia de Centianes, Praia de Carvalho, Praia de Benagil, Praia de Marinha and Praia da Albandeira.

This short film shows the beauty of Carvoeiro and the surrounding area.

For hotels and holidays at Carvoeiro visit Sunshine.co.uk

Getting To Your Algarve Resort

Travel Junkie — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:04:38 +0000

If you have booked your Algarve accommodation separately, or are staying with friends, you will still need to sort out getting to where you are staying.

First and foremost you will most likely require a flight we recommend www.flight.co.uk who trawl through the entire flight schedule to find the best option for you. The Algarve is served by Faro airport and it can be reached from all over the UK.

Once you reach Faro Airport the next leg of your journey begins, you can either hire a car or use a transfer service to your resort.

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For airport to resort transfer we have used ResortHoppa in the past and would certainly recommend to anyone.

One more essential for your Algarve holiday is travel insurance, this can be single or multi trip and covers you for all manner of emergency. Along with travel insurance its wise to get a European Health Insurance Card which is free to UK citizens and entitles you to reduced-cost, sometimes free, medical treatment that becomes necessary while you’re in a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland.

Armacao de Pera - Long and Sandy Beaches

Travel Junkie — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:23:30 +0000

Originally this area was occupied by several small shacks, which were used by the inhabitants of nearby Pera to maintain the fishing fleet (the name ‘Armação’ translates as tuna fishing base), therefore much of the town of Armacao de Pera is comprised of holiday apartments, bars and restaurants. The eastern part of the town does however retain some old world charm and character, here you will find excellent fish restaurants and brightly painted boats.

Armação de Pêra is one of the oldest established tourist resorts in the Algarve along with Albufeira which is just down the coast. The long sandy beach stretches for miles along the coast.

During the peak season the Armacao de Pera is brimming with tourists however outside the busiest three months the town is a wonderful peaceful holiday location.

Close to Armacao de Pera is the unspoilt village of Pera which is a typical traditional Moorish hamlet serving as a reminder of the Algarve of yesteryear.

Armacao de Pera Offers

Quinta Das Figueirinhas Hotel, Armacao de Pera - Stay at Quinta Das Figueirinhas Hotel 7 nights Self Catering from only £287.60pp. Departs from LPL 10th Aug 2009. 4 Adults
Vila Gale Nautico Hotel, Armacao de Pera - Stay at Vila Gale Nautico Hotel 7 nights All Inclusive from only £828.98pp. Departs from LPL 10th Aug 2009. 4 Adults

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Alvor one of the most picturesque villages on the Algarve

Travel Junkie — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:47:55 +0000

Alvor is seeped in the history and traditions of the Algarve, the enclosed narrow streets have restricted modern development ensuring it retains much of the charm of a picturesque fishing village.

Alvor’s streets are filled with white houses and colorful boats making it one of the most beautiful and charming villages on the Algarve.

This ancient coastal village is an extremely popular holiday location especially for family vacations, Alvor boasts a “Blue Flag” children friendly beach, Golf Club and Aqua Park.

In many of Alvor’s streets you will find bars with live music and a diverse selection of restaurants, however one you get away from the main tourist areas you can find traces of the older fishing village.

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Latest Special Offers.

Club Alvor Golf Apartments, Alvor - Stay at Club Alvor Golf Apartments 7 nights Self Catering from only £148.20pp. Departs from LGW 24th Jun 2009. 4 Adults
Alvormar Hotel, Alvor - Stay at Alvormar Hotel 7 nights Self Catering from only £251.11pp. Departs from BRS 28th Aug 2009. 3 Adults
Club Brisamar Apartments, Alvor - Stay at Club Brisamar Apartments 7 nights All Inclusive from only £431.93pp. Departs from LGW 24th Jun 2009. 4 Adults

Algarve Spelling Get It Right

Travel Junkie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:12:59 +0000

When I decided to create this website my good lady wife said to me “do you know how many different ways people spell Algarve?”

I replied most people get it right they simply put A-L-G-A-R-V-E

“wrong” smirked Mrs T and to prove it she handed me a post card from her cousin Jilly

Dear All

Having a great time in the algarvve weather is…

Have to admit I was stunned cousin Jilly is an English teacher and the front of the card said on it Portimao, Algarve doh, she must have been on the vino or caught the sun.

Anyway I decided to do a bit of digging on the net and found a multitude of misspells for Algarve here are just a few.

allgarve, alggarve, algarrve, algarvve, algarv, algare, alarve, algrve, algave, agarve, algavre, algarev, algrave, alagrve, lagarve, aglarve, algaarve

For the record Algarve is spelt A-L-G-A-R-V-E

Albufeira - The Algarve’s tourist capital

Travel Junkie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:02:29 +0000

Albufeira has a deserved reputation as the tourist capital of the Algarve.

Under one hour away from Faro airport Albufeira has many of the Algarve’s liveliest clubs, bars, discos and floorshows so if its night life you are looking for this is the place to be.

Best Value Albufeira Holiday

During the day relax on one of the beautiful beaches backed by glorious sandstone cliffs.

The town of Albufeira is a mix of old and new with Moorish traditions intermingled with the more modern tourist industry.

Best Value Albufeira Hotel

Albufeira is in the district of Faro, in the Algarve region. The name “Albufeira” comes from Arabic and means “lagoon”,

Albufeira boasts a marina and a number of top class golf courses.

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The Algarve - An Introduction

Travel Junkie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:20:56 +0000

The Algarve is the most southern region of Portugal. With around 100 miles (160 km) of beaches and 300 days of sunshine a year it makes an ideal holiday destination.

The Algarve coastline is a mix of beaches and bays, many secluded, which are lined with with orange and red sandstone cliffs and abundant trees on one side and the cool Atlantic ocean on the other.

Moorish villages, golf, bars, restaurants, clubs, watersports and more golf, all combine to make the Algarve what it is.

A - Albufeira - Albuferia Hotels
B - Alvor - Alvor Hotels
C - Armacao de Pera - Armacao de Pera Hotels
D - Carvoeiro - Carvoeiro Hotels
E - Lagos - Lagos Hotels
F - Monte Gordo - Monte Gordo Hotels
G - Portimao
H - Praia da Rocha
I - Quarteira
J - Quinta do Lago
K - Sagres
L - Tavira
M - Vale Do Lobo
N - Vilamoura

The Algarve provence is served by Faro airport and most destinations are in easy reach of there.

For many years the Algarve has been a magnet for tourists largely due to the gently shelving beaches and warm air currents which make a very heady mix.