September 1st, 2010 by Travel Junkie

Lagos, on the western coast of the Algarve, genuinely has it all. Numerous glorious beaches such as the never ending, un-crowded Meia Praia. Lagos boasts a large busy marina and labyrinth of a town centre this holiday resort is ideal for people watching. Most suitable for couples and groups of any age. Transfer time from Faro airport approx 1hr 30 – 2hrs.

This page shows just some of the many hotels and holidays available in Lagos one of the most popular resorts on the Algarve, Portugal.

• Dom Pedro Meia Praia Beach Club Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Dom Pedro Meia Praia Beach Club Hotel 7 nights Self Catering from only £279.89pp. Departs from LPL 7th Sep 2012. 2 Adults
• Montemar Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Montemar Hotel 7 nights Bed & Breakfast from only £289.46pp. Departs from MAN 28th Jun 2012. 2 Adults
• Vila Gale Lagos Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Vila Gale Lagos Hotel 7 nights All Inclusive from only £645.80pp. Departs from BHX 16th Jul 2012. 3 Adults
• Montemar Hotel, Portugal
  Stay at Montemar Hotel 11 nights Bed & Breakfast from only £166.31pp. Check in 26th Jun 2012. 2 Adults
• Vila Gale Lagos Hotel, Portugal
  Stay at Vila Gale Lagos Hotel 11 nights All Inclusive from only £762.03pp. Check in 26th Jun 2012. 2 Adults

Click here for more Lagos hotels and holidays.

September 1st, 2010 by Travel Junkie

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).

Click here for Hotels and Holidays in Lagos.

• Dom Pedro Meia Praia Beach Club Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Dom Pedro Meia Praia Beach Club Hotel 7 nights Self Catering from only £279.89pp. Departs from LPL 7th Sep 2012. 2 Adults
• Montemar Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Montemar Hotel 7 nights Bed & Breakfast from only £289.46pp. Departs from MAN 28th Jun 2012. 2 Adults
• Vila Gale Lagos Hotel, Lagos
  Stay at Vila Gale Lagos Hotel 7 nights All Inclusive from only £645.80pp. Departs from BHX 16th Jul 2012. 3 Adults
• Montemar Hotel, Portugal
  Stay at Montemar Hotel 11 nights Bed & Breakfast from only £166.31pp. Check in 26th Jun 2012. 2 Adults
• Vila Gale Lagos Hotel, Portugal
  Stay at Vila Gale Lagos Hotel 11 nights All Inclusive from only £762.03pp. Check in 26th Jun 2012. 2 Adults

September 1st, 2010 by Travel Junkie

Monto Gordo is a colourful and chirpy little town which has evolved substantially as a holiday resort over the last few years. The resort is a mixture of old fishing village combined with all new modern facilities including the town casino, it also boasts the largest beach in the Algarve.

Here are some of the many hotels and holidays available in Monte Gordo on Portugal’s glorious Algarve Coast.

• Baia de Montegordo Hotel, Monte Gordo
  Stay at Baia de Montegordo Hotel 7 nights Bed & Breakfast from only £182.16pp. Departs from BHX 11th Apr 2012. 3 Adults
• Navegadores Hotel, Monte Gordo
  Stay at Navegadores Hotel 7 nights Bed & Breakfast from only £419.47pp. Departs from BFS 30th Jul 2012. 2 Adults

September 1st, 2010 by Travel Junkie

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.

Click here for Holidays and Hotels in Monte Gordo.

July 28th, 2010 by Travel Junkie

The well established resort of Armacao de Pera is as popular with locals as it is with tourists and offers beautiful beaches, bars, restaurants and a couple of discos. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area with a waterpark, animal theme park and cinema all close by. A popular resort for families and couples.

Here are some great offers on Armacao de Pera Hotels and Holidays.

Offers are constantly being updated to keep checking out this page and you won’t miss that killer deal.

More Hotels and Holidays in Armacao de Pera…

July 15th, 2009 by Travel Junkie

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 due to the fact it is easy to obtain Cheap hotel bookings 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

May 7th, 2008 by Travel Junkie

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

May 4th, 2008 by Travel Junkie

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.

Click here for car hire from Sky Cars.

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.

May 1st, 2008 by Travel Junkie

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.

Click here for Alvor Hotels and Holiday Packages

Latest Special Offers.

• Club Brisamar Apartments, Alvor - Stay at Club Brisamar Apartments 7 nights Self Catering from only £161.47pp. Departs from BFS 17th Oct 2012. 2 Adults
• Pestana Delfim Hotel, Alvor - Stay at Pestana Delfim Hotel 7 nights All Inclusive from only £447.61pp. Departs from BFS 17th Oct 2012. 2 Adults
• Club Brisamar Apartments, Portugal - Stay at Club Brisamar Apartments 7 nights Self Catering from only £42.60pp. Check in 22nd May 2012. 2 Adults
• Club Alvorferias Apartments, Portugal - Stay at Club Alvorferias Apartments 11 nights Self Catering from only £128.93pp. Check in 15th Jul 2012. 4 Adults
• Pestana Delfim Hotel, Portugal - Stay at Pestana Delfim Hotel 7 nights All Inclusive from only £334.73pp. Check in 22nd May 2012. 2 Adults

April 29th, 2008 by Travel Junkie

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