Algarve
The Algarve is Portugal’s southernmost region, considered to be the biggest and most important Portuguese tourist region and known for its outstanding Mediterranean beaches and golf resorts which makes it a very popular destination for British and Spanish holidaymakers.
The area of 4,977 km² incorporates 16 municipalities and the most important cities are Faro, the capital, and Lagos and Albufeira.
The first time I went to Algarve was in 2008 and I just fell in love with it, returning several times since then to visit friends and family and especially enjoy the beaches.
Last year I visited some of the Algarve best beaches and made this video so you can have an idea of what to expect when you visit one of Portugal’s most enchanting regions.
The first beach is Praia Dona Ana, one the most famous beaches in Lagos, which was named the best beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveller in 2013.
Here you can relax, go kayaking, do stand up paddleboarding or take a boat trip to visit caves and other beaches nearby.
The second beach is Praia do Camilo and the views from its cliffs are just breathtaking!!
You can access the beach by a wood stairway that is also a great spot for pictures.
Praia do Camilo is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve!
The last beach is Praia da Marinha. Even though I don’t have a lot of footage of this beach, you will still be able to see why it’s on my list and video.
The Algarve is also popular for religious tourism, notable pilgrimages to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Piety near Loulé, a Marian shrine dedicated to the patron saint of that city, and Our Lady Mother of Goodness, reportedly the site of several apparitions of the Virgin, near São Marcos da Serra.
Press play and enjoy the video.
Most posts about the Algarve that might interest you:
- Algarve Itinerary: 3/5/7 Days Must-see Beaches & Towns
- 12 Cool & Unusual Things to Do in Algarve
- 10 Best Things to Do in Algarve with Kids
- 7 Most Beautiful Beaches in Albufeira
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