Getting the most out of your Algarve Holiday

For some people a holiday on the Algarve conjures updiscovered treasures and gems missed out by the
images of crowded beaches, high rise apartmentaverage tourist.
blocks and noisy nightlife. While this may be true ofOne of the biggest attractions of the Algarve is of
some parts of the coast in summer time, nothing couldcourse the weather. With over 3,ooo hours of
be further from the reality of rural Algarve. Prettysunshine per year and up to 6 hours on the average
white washed villages, orange groves, vineyards,winter day, the Algarve is the ideal location for a winter
ancient olive trees, relaxation, tranquility, interestingbreak. The Algarve's summer climate is well known
towns, local handicrafts - a window to a way of life-long, hot sunny days, warm tender nights.
that has changed little in centuries. Visitors to ruralLocation too makes the Algarve an attractive holiday
Algarve discover rolling hills, rivers and lakes,forest anddestination -two and a half hours from most airports
farm land. And for those who also enjoy some timeand an easy arrival into Faro's welcoming and
on the beach, from most parts of rural Algarve,theuncomplicated arrival lounge. Once here, most holiday
coast is actually only an easy drive away. And whatdestinations are less than an hour's journey from the
about accommodation? Algarve Bed and breakfast orairport.
guest house accommodation is the ideal solution forBut this is only the tip of the iceberg that makes rural
travellers who wish to discover the 'real Portugal'.Algarve the perfect all year round holiday destination.
Usually located in quiet, pretty settings, bed andThe Algarve's calendar is dotted with fairs, festivals
breakfast guests have the added benefit of theand 'festas'. The year starts with the elaborate New
owners local knowledge. In this way, many satisfiedYear celebrations on the beaches of Portim
bed and breakfast or guesthouse travellers have