The Algarve is located on the extreme South of Portugal, in between Spain, the Atlantic Ocean and Alentejo. Alentejo was the last part that was conquered from the Moors by the Portuguese king Dom Afonso III in 1292. There are still traces of Moorish presence to be seen in the whitewashed houses, the chimneys and the unique terraces. Back in the 13th century it was an area which was quite difficult to reach because of the distance. With help of the modern highway, coastal road and Faro international airport it is much easier to reach, which makes the area more open for tourists. The Algarve is a very charming region and has really suiting temperatures whole year round, which make it a perfect environment for different kind of sports like golf or all kind of water sports.
The mountain ranges of Espinhaco de Cao, Monchique and Caldeirao in the northern part of Algarve protects the coast from strong winds. This area is very fertile and therefore brightly colored; there are orange groves, almond trees which are beautiful in blossom and fig trees. The south of the region is famous for the long stretch of amazing beaches, broken up by big red cliffs, and huge rocks.
The region has been a growing tourism destination and has all kind of tourism facilities for all kind of tourists. People can find luxury hotels, rent a proper holiday bungalow, play golf on one of the famous golf courses like Vale Do Lobo, enjoy the nightlife of towns like Albufeira, eat the impressive Portuguese cuisine in one of the many restaurants or spent a day on the beach with the family.
