General:

Situated at the extreme south western corner of the Iberian Peninsula, in the South of Portugal, the Algarve destinguishes itself from the rest of the country not only for its peripheral location, but also for its morphologic and geological characteristics.

The Algarve region covers about 6% of the counrty´s total surface area and is bordered to the north by the Alentejo and to the east it is separated from the Spanish region of Andalusia by the River Guadiana and to the west and south is bathed in the Atlantic Ocean, making up a total area of about 5.000 km².

Attractions:

• A mild climate throughout the year, more than 3 thousand hours of sun per year, little precipitation.
• 200 km coastline with least polluted beaches in Europe, fine golden sand and clear warm waters.
• More than 70% of the Algarve´s coastline is part of a reserve area, a natural park or protected landscape areas.
• Varied landscape where a cosmopolitan coastline lives in harmony beside a rural interior full of tradition.
• The hospitality of the Algarve´s population, ready to help people get to know the best of their traditions (gastronomy, arts and crafts, folklore, history, etc.)
• Last but not least the Algarve is one of the safest spots in Europe.