With excellent summer conditions, thanks to its paradisiacal beaches and diversity of accommodations, the Algarve is one of the most sought-after vacation destinations by domestic and foreign tourists. They arrive by the thousands! By plane, by car, by bus, by train... in summer as well as in winter, because the climate in the south of Portugal is mild all year round and allows you to enjoy an extensive coast of fine sandy beaches, bathed by the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, flanked by impressive landscapes and adorned by the vast historical, cultural and artistic heritage.
Indeed, last year alone — in the peak season months of July, August and September — the Algarve region recorded nearly 6.2 million overnight stays, between Portuguese and foreign tourists. The data are from the National Institute of Statistics and although they show lower numbers than the ones the Algarve reached before the pandemic arrived, they leave no room for doubt: the Algarve is one of the most sought-after vacation destinations... and we will explain why!
Because in the Algarve the sun shines 300 days a year to illuminate the paradisiacal beaches next to nature in its pure state. Because in the Algarve there is no shortage of cultural, artistic and sporting events, nor restaurants with absolutely delicious dishes... nor even different types of accommodation to settle in with your family! See in detail some of the reasons why the Algarve is one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the world!
Because in the Algarve the sun shines 300 days a year
Because it has paradisiacal beaches
Yes, it is in the Algarve that you will find the best and most beautiful beaches of Portugal and Europe: about 200km of coastline with fine sand, translucent waters, golden cliffs, bays between rocks, caves... That kind of beaches that do not need filters in the photos! That is why every year thousands of national and foreign tourists visit the Algarve beaches with their different shapes and sizes, from the wildest and quietest to the busiest beaches, most of them recognized with the European "Blue Flag".
Because nature is in a pure state
Because there is no shortage of events
The Algarve region also excels in organizing events throughout the year, such as fairs, festivals, festivals, exhibitions, concerts, theater, cinema, dance and sports activities. If you visit the Algarve this summer you can attend the Sardine Festival or Secret Project Festival in Portimão, for example, or the Spring Break Portugal festival in Albufeira, among other events!
Because it has a delicious gastronomy
Life on the beach whets your appetite... and in the Algarve you can satisfy it with wonderful cuisine! Oysters from the Ria Formosa, cataplana in Olhão, sardines in Portimão or else... Clams, oysters, cockles, barnacles and cockles. Rice with razor clams, whelk bean stew and shrimp açorda. Octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and horse mackerel. There are plenty of fresh fish and seafood options on the menus of Algarve restaurants, but the wealth of flavors also includes national meat, traditional sausages, regional sweets and national and international award-winning wines.
Because the trips are simple and fast
If you want to come to the south of Portugal, but not for a short stay, contact us! We have apartments and villas to rent in the Algarve and also several types of properties to buy in the Algarve.