Algarve in Portugal is a summer vacation heaven popular among Dutch, Germans and Irish people. The Algarve is a well-known and publicized summer destination in the southernmost portion of the country.
(prHWY.com) February 27, 2013 - Algarve, Portugal -- Algarve in Portugal is a summer vacation heaven popular among Dutch, Germans and Irish people. The Algarve is a well-known and publicized summer destination in the southernmost portion of the country. As a Portuguese region, The Algarve is comprised of 16 different municipalities, with nine cities. We offer a choice of holiday villas and holiday rentals throughout the Algarve, with Central Algarve and Western Algarve being the two of more popular areas for holiday homes.
Tourism is among the most important and functional economic activities in Algarve. A significant volume of seasonal jobs is tourism-related. Tourist activities not just give job opportunities to local residents but also to thousands of immigrants from Ukraine, Cape Verde, Brazil and others. Thus, you can be sure your Algarve holiday rental getaway in the region will be fun-filled and exciting without the usual hassles travelling may bring. You can also be sure Algarve, its businesses and its people will be hospitable and cordial to you.
Algarve as a tourist destination first became popular in the 1960s, when thousands of British holidaymakers set the trend in going to the area for holidays. Through the years, many tourists from many European countries have acquired Algarve holiday villas, particularly rest houses, in the region. To further entice more tourists, Algarve has significantly invested in several world-class golf courses.
Top holiday rental spots in Algarve
Praia da Luz is one of the most interesting beaches in Algarve. It is actually a village and a resort at the same time, near the city of Lagos. The name is translated into English as 'Beach of Light'. The place used to be an old fishing village, so expect traces of the past and other holiday villa complexes. Another must-see beach area is the seaside resort village of Armacao de Pera. This Algarve town is interesting in that it combines traces of an old town with modernity and sophistication. Thus, after seeing old and historic churches, you can get to exciting and party-mode bars.
The region's capital city of Faro is a tourist site in its own right. It has its own airport, and reliable transport facilities are available, like buses and taxicabs. Thus, the city can be a perfect gateway to other holiday destinations and places within Algarve.
Tavira is a very lovely river town. If you book a charming Algarve holiday villa here, you can wake up and start the day by taking a relaxing and invigorating morning walk along the river bank. Try out the restaurants, which specialize in serving bica or espresso and pastries. You will surely enjoy eating meals at the backdrop of fishermen boating across the river.
Best time of the year to travel to Algarve
The best time to book your Algarve holiday villa is July and August, as these are the months when there are more hours of sunshine and least rainfall in Algarve. Thus, outdoor activities and adventures are most ideal in these months. There is barely a winter in the region. All year round, there is sun, sun and more sun. However, some rain may fall more likely during November and December.
The choice of
Holiday Rentals Algarve includes small hotels, large hotels, sports complex accommodation and all manner of villas in the Algarve.
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