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Golden cliffs above the clear Atlantic water at Praia da Marinha, Lagoa

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From colourful harbour towns to quiet inland villages, find the place that feels right for your holiday. Search the full destination library, or let these coastal favourites spark a few ideas.

Albufeira town and sandy beach on the Algarve coast

Albufeira

Beach days and lively evenings.

White buildings and golden cliffs above the beach at Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro

A village bay and a coastline worth exploring slowly.

The Arco da Vila gateway in Faro

Faro

Old Town streets with the Ria Formosa beyond.

Sunlit golden cliffs and rock stacks at Ponta da Piedade near Lagos

Lagos

Historic streets, broad sands and a sculpted coastline.

Mareta beach and its bay viewed from Sagres fortress

Sagres

Atlantic headlands, open skies and a different Algarve.

The old white bridge reflected in the River Gilão in Tavira

Tavira

Riverside streets, hilltop views and island days.

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Things to do in the Algarve.

All things to do

Make time for the Algarve’s big family days out. Discover Zoomarine’s attractions and pools, the slides at Slide & Splash and Aquashow’s indoor and outdoor parks, then choose the experience that suits your group.

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Praia da Rocha’s broad golden sands, Marinha’s rock-framed coves and Falésia’s colourful cliffs. Explore three of the Algarve’s best-known beaches, with photos, facilities, parking and access details to help plan your day.

Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha

A vast resort beach with wooden walkways, restaurants and striking cliff views.

Town beachSlopes or mixed access

Carvoeiro

Praia da Marinha

A famous cliff-and-sea-stack beach reached by a long staircase.

Cliff sceneryStair access

Albufeira

Praia da Falésia

A long beach beneath red and ochre cliffs, with distinct Açoteias and Alfamar entrances.

Wide sandsSlopes or mixed access

One Algarve. Plenty of ways to explore.

Golden cliffs and Atlantic water around Lagos in the western Algarve

The west

Start with Lagos and its coves, follow the coast towards Sagres, or turn north for Carrapateira and Odeceixe. Choose a village base when your days revolve around the Atlantic, and give Monchique its own inland outing.

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Albufeira and its sandy coastline in the central Algarve

The centre

Compare Albufeira, Carvoeiro and the beaches around Armação de Pêra with Quarteira and Vilamoura. Inland, Loulé, Alte, Messines and Silves bring markets, village streets and history into the itinerary.

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The river and historic bridge in Tavira in the eastern Algarve

The east

Faro, Olhão and Tavira offer different gateways to the Ria Formosa and its island beaches. Further east, compare Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo António, or follow the Guadiana inland towards Alcoutim.

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