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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe “Sand Algarve” runs from Faro to the Spanish border. The coastal region is flat and here you will find kilometres of sandy beaches and dunes. A dream for a successful beach holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the west coast, travellers will find rugged rock formations and the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e da Costa Vicentina National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tourist areas with the big centres like Albufeira, Silves and Loul\u00e9 belongs to the richest areas of Portugal but unfortunately also to the most overbuilt areas. Here you will find large hotels and apartment buildings for tourists. Especially in summer, this can lead to problems with the drinking water supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel information about the Algarve<\/h2>\n\n\n\nArrival<\/summary>\nBy plane<\/strong>
There is an international airport in Faro. Many airlines fly to this airport, especially during the holiday season. In the winter months, air traffic is more limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy car<\/strong>
From Lisbon you can reach the Algarve in about 2.5 hours via the A2. The motorway is subject to tolls!
From Spain, take the A49 to the A22.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy bus<\/strong>
From Lisbon, the EVA bus takes about 3:15 hours to Faro.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy train<\/strong>
The train takes about 3.5 h from Lisbon to Faro.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nOn the way in \u2026<\/summary>\nBy car<\/strong>
There is a toll motorway which is one of the main routes through the Algarve. A national road runs parallel to it, which is free of charge but always very crowded!<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy bus<\/strong>
EVA Transport buses connect the towns in the Algarve. In the larger cities there are also city bus connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy train<\/strong>
In 1912, a single-track railway line was put into operation between Lagos and Vila Real de San Ant\u00f3nio. The line is still in use, but today with modern trains.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nBest time to travel<\/summary>\nThe Algarve offers a mild climate all year round. The region is one of the sunniest areas in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From December to February, the average temperature is 16.6 degrees and there are an average of 9.7 rainy days per month. The number of sunshine hours is about 6 hours per day.
Spring arrives in the Algarve in March, April and May. The air temperature averages 20.3 degrees and there are about 8.7 hours of sunshine per day. The chance of rain drops to an average of 7 days a month.
June to August is the warmest and driest period in the Algarve. In summer, it rains on average only a little more than one day per month, and the sun shines an average of 12.3 hours per day. Maximum temperatures sometimes reach over 30 degrees, but a constant blowing Atlantic breeze provides refreshment.
From September to November, the Algarve is a good place for a holiday. The maximum temperatures still reach 26.3 degrees. The number of hours of sunshine is about 8 hours a day. It rains an average of 6.3 days a month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Holidays in the Algarve – our tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n ![\"Cape](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/beliebter-Imbiss-800x400.jpg\")
\n \n Cape St. Vincent<\/div >\n The Cape St. Vincent is located near Sages in Portugal. It marks the south-western tip of the European mainland. Here, the European continent ends on a 70-meter high cliff.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Cape St. Vincent →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n ![\"Top](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/algarve-top5-800x400.jpg\")
\n \n Top 5 most beautiful excursion destinations in the Algarve<\/div >\n We would like to introduce our Top 5 of the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Algarve. The Algarve is a region on the south coast of Portugal. It is one of the 7 Portuguese regions. In the north, the landscape is characterised by the mountain ranges of the Serra de Monchique. The touristy costal…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Top 5 →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n ![\"Faro\"](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/tolle-Haeuser-800x400.jpg\")
\n \n Travelling by car to Faro and Loul\u00e9<\/div >\n We hired a car to drive through the surrounding areas for a bit. We chose Faro as the main destination, but on the way back we spontaneously stopped off at Loul\u00e9.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Faro and Loul\u00e9 →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n ![\"Lagos\"](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/historische-Zentrum-800x400.jpg\")
\n \n Lagos - a sightseeing tour<\/div >\n Lagos is a port town in the Algarve about 30 km east of Cape St Vincent. On our way back from the south-western point of Europe, there was time for a flying visit.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Lagos →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n ![\"Monchique](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/Aussicht-uebers-Land-800x400.jpg\")
\n \n Monchique Mountains<\/div >\n The Monchique Mountains are located in the west of the Algarve and have been named after the main town of Monchique.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Monchique Mountains →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n ![\"Silves\"](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/Castelo-dos-Mouros-800x400.jpg\")
\n \n Silves - a short visit<\/div >\n Silves is a relatively small town. It is situated on the picturesque river Arade. Silves is the oldest town in the Algarve, where the existence of colonies of the Phoenicians and Kathagers from the fourth century B.C.E was proven. The Romans transformed the city with their fortifications and built an important inland harbour and thus…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Silves →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n ![\"coast](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/Weg-auf-der-Steilkueste-800x400.jpg\")
\n \n Walks in the hotel area on the coast of the Algarve<\/div >\n Only sitting around in the hotel is too boring. The surrounding area can be explored on long walks along the coast of the Algarve<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Walk around the Hotel →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nAlgarve holiday – a video:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n ![\"Algarve](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/07\/Algarve-800x400.jpg\")
\n \n Algarve - a small video<\/div >\n Watch a video and discover the Portuguese Algarve coast. We have summarized small impressions of our trip.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Algarve Video →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nHotel tip:<\/h2>\n\n\n
Arrival<\/summary>\nBy plane<\/strong>
There is an international airport in Faro. Many airlines fly to this airport, especially during the holiday season. In the winter months, air traffic is more limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy car<\/strong>
From Lisbon you can reach the Algarve in about 2.5 hours via the A2. The motorway is subject to tolls!
From Spain, take the A49 to the A22.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy bus<\/strong>
From Lisbon, the EVA bus takes about 3:15 hours to Faro.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy train<\/strong>
The train takes about 3.5 h from Lisbon to Faro.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nOn the way in \u2026<\/summary>\nBy car<\/strong>
There is a toll motorway which is one of the main routes through the Algarve. A national road runs parallel to it, which is free of charge but always very crowded!<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy bus<\/strong>
EVA Transport buses connect the towns in the Algarve. In the larger cities there are also city bus connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy train<\/strong>
In 1912, a single-track railway line was put into operation between Lagos and Vila Real de San Ant\u00f3nio. The line is still in use, but today with modern trains.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nBest time to travel<\/summary>\nThe Algarve offers a mild climate all year round. The region is one of the sunniest areas in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From December to February, the average temperature is 16.6 degrees and there are an average of 9.7 rainy days per month. The number of sunshine hours is about 6 hours per day.
Spring arrives in the Algarve in March, April and May. The air temperature averages 20.3 degrees and there are about 8.7 hours of sunshine per day. The chance of rain drops to an average of 7 days a month.
June to August is the warmest and driest period in the Algarve. In summer, it rains on average only a little more than one day per month, and the sun shines an average of 12.3 hours per day. Maximum temperatures sometimes reach over 30 degrees, but a constant blowing Atlantic breeze provides refreshment.
From September to November, the Algarve is a good place for a holiday. The maximum temperatures still reach 26.3 degrees. The number of hours of sunshine is about 8 hours a day. It rains an average of 6.3 days a month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Holidays in the Algarve – our tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Cape St. Vincent<\/div >\n The Cape St. Vincent is located near Sages in Portugal. It marks the south-western tip of the European mainland. Here, the European continent ends on a 70-meter high cliff.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Cape St. Vincent →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Top 5 most beautiful excursion destinations in the Algarve<\/div >\n We would like to introduce our Top 5 of the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Algarve. The Algarve is a region on the south coast of Portugal. It is one of the 7 Portuguese regions. In the north, the landscape is characterised by the mountain ranges of the Serra de Monchique. The touristy costal…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Top 5 →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Travelling by car to Faro and Loul\u00e9<\/div >\n We hired a car to drive through the surrounding areas for a bit. We chose Faro as the main destination, but on the way back we spontaneously stopped off at Loul\u00e9.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Faro and Loul\u00e9 →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Lagos - a sightseeing tour<\/div >\n Lagos is a port town in the Algarve about 30 km east of Cape St Vincent. On our way back from the south-western point of Europe, there was time for a flying visit.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Lagos →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Monchique Mountains<\/div >\n The Monchique Mountains are located in the west of the Algarve and have been named after the main town of Monchique.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Monchique Mountains →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Silves - a short visit<\/div >\n Silves is a relatively small town. It is situated on the picturesque river Arade. Silves is the oldest town in the Algarve, where the existence of colonies of the Phoenicians and Kathagers from the fourth century B.C.E was proven. The Romans transformed the city with their fortifications and built an important inland harbour and thus…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Silves →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Walks in the hotel area on the coast of the Algarve<\/div >\n Only sitting around in the hotel is too boring. The surrounding area can be explored on long walks along the coast of the Algarve<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Walk around the Hotel →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nAlgarve holiday – a video:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Algarve - a small video<\/div >\n Watch a video and discover the Portuguese Algarve coast. We have summarized small impressions of our trip.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Algarve Video →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nHotel tip:<\/h2>\n\n\n
By plane<\/strong> By car<\/strong> By bus<\/strong> By train<\/strong> By car<\/strong> By bus<\/strong> By train<\/strong> The Algarve offers a mild climate all year round. The region is one of the sunniest areas in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From December to February, the average temperature is 16.6 degrees and there are an average of 9.7 rainy days per month. The number of sunshine hours is about 6 hours per day. The Cape St. Vincent is located near Sages in Portugal. It marks the south-western tip of the European mainland. Here, the European continent ends on a 70-meter high cliff.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Cape St. Vincent →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> We would like to introduce our Top 5 of the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Algarve. The Algarve is a region on the south coast of Portugal. It is one of the 7 Portuguese regions. In the north, the landscape is characterised by the mountain ranges of the Serra de Monchique. The touristy costal…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Top 5 →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> We hired a car to drive through the surrounding areas for a bit. We chose Faro as the main destination, but on the way back we spontaneously stopped off at Loul\u00e9.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Faro and Loul\u00e9 →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Lagos is a port town in the Algarve about 30 km east of Cape St Vincent. On our way back from the south-western point of Europe, there was time for a flying visit.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Lagos →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> The Monchique Mountains are located in the west of the Algarve and have been named after the main town of Monchique.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Monchique Mountains →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Silves is a relatively small town. It is situated on the picturesque river Arade. Silves is the oldest town in the Algarve, where the existence of colonies of the Phoenicians and Kathagers from the fourth century B.C.E was proven. The Romans transformed the city with their fortifications and built an important inland harbour and thus…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Silves →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Only sitting around in the hotel is too boring. The surrounding area can be explored on long walks along the coast of the Algarve<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Walk around the Hotel →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n Watch a video and discover the Portuguese Algarve coast. We have summarized small impressions of our trip.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Algarve Video →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
There is an international airport in Faro. Many airlines fly to this airport, especially during the holiday season. In the winter months, air traffic is more limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Lisbon you can reach the Algarve in about 2.5 hours via the A2. The motorway is subject to tolls!
From Spain, take the A49 to the A22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Lisbon, the EVA bus takes about 3:15 hours to Faro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The train takes about 3.5 h from Lisbon to Faro.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nOn the way in \u2026<\/summary>
There is a toll motorway which is one of the main routes through the Algarve. A national road runs parallel to it, which is free of charge but always very crowded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EVA Transport buses connect the towns in the Algarve. In the larger cities there are also city bus connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1912, a single-track railway line was put into operation between Lagos and Vila Real de San Ant\u00f3nio. The line is still in use, but today with modern trains.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nBest time to travel<\/summary>
Spring arrives in the Algarve in March, April and May. The air temperature averages 20.3 degrees and there are about 8.7 hours of sunshine per day. The chance of rain drops to an average of 7 days a month.
June to August is the warmest and driest period in the Algarve. In summer, it rains on average only a little more than one day per month, and the sun shines an average of 12.3 hours per day. Maximum temperatures sometimes reach over 30 degrees, but a constant blowing Atlantic breeze provides refreshment.
From September to November, the Algarve is a good place for a holiday. The maximum temperatures still reach 26.3 degrees. The number of hours of sunshine is about 8 hours a day. It rains an average of 6.3 days a month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nHolidays in the Algarve – our tips<\/h2>\n\n\n
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Algarve holiday – a video:<\/h2>\n\n\n
\n Hotel tip:<\/h2>\n\n\n
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