Algarve Hotels

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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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

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.

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

• Key Club Apartments, Armacao de Pera - Stay at Key Club Apartments 7 nights Self Catering from only £236.60pp. Departs from NCL 11th Oct 2008. 2 Adults

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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.

• Maralvor Apartments, Alvor - Stay at Maralvor Apartments 7 nights Self Catering from only £159.57pp. Departs from LTN 8th Nov 2008. 2 Adults
• Club Alvor Golf Apartments, Alvor - Stay at Club Alvor Golf Apartments 7 nights Self Catering from only £176.75pp. Departs from LGW 11th Jun 2009. 2 Adults
• Club Brisamar Apartments, Alvor - Stay at Club Brisamar Apartments 7 nights All Inclusive from only £469.05pp. Departs from LGW 11th Jun 2009. 2 Adults
• Alvormar Hotel, Portugal - Stay at Alvormar Hotel 11 nights Self Catering from only £198.64pp. Check in 25th Aug 2009. 2 Adults
• Club Alvor Golf Apartments, Portugal - Stay at Club Alvor Golf Apartments 11 nights Self Catering from only £209.60pp. Check in 25th Aug 2009. 2 Adults