Algarve Holidays

Cheap Holidays to the Algarve:

Travel Guide to your Holiday in the Algarve:
Wherever you choose to enjoy your holiday in the Algarve, you will be surrounded by bright colours. From the golden sands, to the crystal clear waters, the clear blue skies, the vivid green grass, and the white-washed walls of the buildings in the Algarve's old towns.

There is plenty to do on a discount holiday in the Algarve, from sampling the cultural towns, exploring the beautiful coastline and playing one of the many championship golf courses.

Weather on Holiday in the Algarve:
The Algarve has one of the best all year round climates in Europe with summer holiday months commonly reaching temperatures between 77-86ºF.

If you're looking for a beach based holiday to the Algarve with plenty of sunbathing on the agenda then May to September are the ideal months to enjoy a holiday in the Algarve, for those wanting to enjoy outdoor activities, golf and sightseeing the remaining holiday months would also suit. Short periods of rainfall can be expected on a holiday to the Algarve generally between November and March.

Out and about on Holiday in the Algarve:
With it's sandy beaches, rocky coves and great golf courses, it is easy to see why the Algarve is one of Britain's favourite holiday destinations. A holiday to the Algarve offers plenty to do and with the all year round sunshine the Algarve is the ideal place to take part in the many outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, horse riding and the various water sports, plus there are some great cheap all inclusive holidays always on offer.

Although the Algarve is generally a family holiday resort, certain resorts cater better for different types of holidaymaker such as Lagos which is perfect for couples, groups and singles who are looking to party and the country towns of Silves and Monchique which are ideally suited to those looking for a quiet family holiday on the Algarve with some culture thrown in.

Silves is certainly the best place to experience the old Algarve as the town dates back to 1000BC and is home to the best preserved castle in the Algarve. There are also gothic monuments, ancient tombs and plenty of narrow, cobbled streets waiting to be explored.

There are plenty of places to go if you are looking for a fun filled family day out on your family all inclusive holiday on the Algarve. There is Zoomarine in Guia which is a theme park inspired by marine life, featuring dolphin shows, different animal exhibitions, 4D cinema and aquariums. Another place to visit on the Algarve is Krazy World in Silves which has many attractions such as live shows, zoo, bouncy castle, swimming pool, mini golf and racing cars so definitely a great family holiday day out. On top of these great fun parks, there are also many water parks to be found on a holiday in the Algarve. Look out for discount tickets whilst on your holiday.

Eating out on Holiday on the Algarve:
Portuguese food is a fantastic variety of fish, shellfish, meat and game. Traditional home cooking is the way forward in Portugal with families using old recipes with a variety of spices and herbs. Food is taken very seriously in the Algarve, there is no messing about with it! Enjoy everything from bargain burgers to high quality restaurant food just they way you like it.

Nearly all restaurants on the Algarve cook fresh food daily from whatever locally produced ingredients they have to hand. On your holiday to the Algarve can dine in a 5 star International dining room to a local pastry shop on the street corner. There are dining options and menus to suit all taste buds and budgets. Great to escape your cheap all inclusive holiday package.

Algarve Holiday Facts:

Flight Time - From Manchester 3 hrs, From London 2 hrs 30 mins

Currency - Euro

Best Time to Holiday to the Algarve: April to October