| With Portugal being such a huge country, the | | | | summer long. The Algarve International Film |
| questions remains, "Which part do I visit first? | | | | Festival takes place in May and it is certainly |
| The Algarve is quite often the answer that most | | | | paving its way through the indie film industry. The |
| other tourists will recommend for you. It is a | | | | village of Olhau is known for hosting an annual |
| prominent vacation spot for all kinds of tourists | | | | seafood event where, you guessed it you will do |
| and world travelers. That is because it is made of | | | | nothing but eat the most delicious seafood you |
| beautiful beaches, authentic architecture and it | | | | have ever tasted all day long! This quaint fishing |
| produces some of the country's most delicious | | | | village also boasts one of the best marketplaces |
| gourmet cheeses and wine. | | | | around, with the best catches of fish and |
| Villas in Algarve are not hard to find and they are | | | | seafood, the best quality meats and fresh herbs |
| the best way to visit this region. Vacation villa | | | | and spices. Basically, it is every gourmet chefs |
| rentals are a great way to avoid costly hotel | | | | candy land of fresh ingredients. |
| rates and mediocre hotel restaurants and, instead, | | | | When you travel to Portugal, remember that |
| submerge yourself in the culture and everyday | | | | renting villas and apartments are the most |
| lifestyle of this southernmost region of Portugal. | | | | common way to make accommodations during |
| The Algarve's summer economy thrives mostly | | | | your stay. The apartments, gites and villas are |
| on tourism, but the Algarve is also produces | | | | fully furnished and they are kept up surprisingly |
| plenty of fish, seafood, oranges, carob beans, figs | | | | well. Usually, the owner will make plans to meet |
| and almonds. During the peak summer season, | | | | you at the apartment upon your arrival. That way |
| the population of the Algarve more than doubles | | | | they can give you the keys and explain any |
| from 410,000 inhabitants to over one million | | | | instructions (like how to work the stove). Plus, |
| people living in the region at once. | | | | that gives you a chance to ask any questions |
| The Algarve is known for its mountainous and hilly | | | | yourself (like wheres the nearest bus route or |
| terrain and the highest point is in the Monchique | | | | marketplace?). Staying in an authentic Portuguese |
| mountain range at 2,960 feet tall. That makes the | | | | apartment and straying away from the cookie |
| Algarve perfect for adventurous people who love | | | | cutter hotels will let you get the best of your |
| to hike or walk up beautiful hills and small | | | | vacation and live life like a real Portuguese would. |
| mountains. The views are simply incredible and | | | | If you do some simple research on line, you will |
| even those who would rather walk along the | | | | soon find the perfect rental option for you and |
| coastal beaches rather than hike a hill will see | | | | those you plan to travel with. Apartments that |
| bright and beautiful skies in the day and at the | | | | are in the heart of the downtown areas will |
| night. The stars seem a lot closer and brighter as | | | | naturally cost a little more than those apartments |
| there are no tall buildings or street lights to hinder | | | | that are a little more removed. But wherever you |
| your view. | | | | decide to stay, you will never be too far away |
| Also be sure to take advantage of all the fun | | | | from all the fun, excitement and fine dining! |
| festivities that take place in the Algarve all | | | | |