Book a holiday in Algarve if you’re looking for a place where quality resorts embrace the unique local charm and character of an area! Located at the southern end of Portugal, the Algarve enjoys great weather all year round, meaning tourists and locals alike can make the most of this region’s incredible scenery, made up of castles, cliffs, coves, and a stunning collection of long sandy beaches.
At Best4Travel we have a vast array of exclusive special offers and great value deals for the top holiday destinations across the Algarve. For more information on the resorts or destinations in Algarve mentioned above, or to receive a tailored quotation for any of the hotels and resorts featured on Best4Travel.ie , please drop into one of stores nationwide or call our expert travel guides today at our Irish call centre FREE on 1800 814 000.
Attractions
Algarve has remained a firm favourite for Irish tourists throughout the years, and with its great food, wine, beach resorts, waterparks, and eclectic nightlife, all available at an affordable price, it’s no wonder why!
Flight times to the Algarve are just under 3 hours from Ireland, but you’ll feel like you’re in a different world once you step onto the golden sand of Albufeira or Praia Da Rocha. At Praia da Marinha the water is so clean you can see the ocean floor from above. And it’s not just the beaches that are beautiful!
The traditional, whitewashed buildings and cobbled streets across Algarve can often be deceiving, as their simple exterior masks the remarkable architecture and impressive designs hidden inside. The interior of São Lorenzo Church in Almancil, for example, is covered from floor to ceiling by traditional, azulejo tiles. Installed in the 18th century, these ceramic tiles can often be found in buildings across Portugal, and are the perfect example of the hidden beauty this area has to discover.
Where to Eat
To help set your holiday off on the right foot, we here at Best4Travel have compiled a list of some of the top rated cafés and restaurants in the Algarve, divided by price to cater to all budget types.
Low Cost
- Vai e Volta, Largo do Gremio 2, Olhão 8700-343
- Casa de Pasto Zé Leiteiro, Rua das Portas do Mar 17, Armacao de Pera 8365-119
- Alef Burger Bar, Rua Compromisso No. 1, Faro 8000-252
Moderately Priced
- Jaipur, Rua 1 de Dezembro No 28 / 30, Albufeira 8200-172
- Indian Nights Tandoori Restaurant, Rua da Igreja Nova 7, Albufeira 8200-137
- Spice Lounge, Rua Alves Correia No. 67 | No.67, Albufeira 8200-090
Expensive
- Restaurante Dom Carlos, Rua Alves Correia 100, Albufeira 8200-090
- Le Marquis Restaurant, Monte da Palhagueira, Santa Bárbara de Nexe 8005-488
- Al Quimia, Praia Da Falésia, Olhos de Água, Albufeira 8200-636
Transfers
With Best4Travel you can have a transfer arranged for you from Faro Airport straight to your hotel! The approximate transfer times from the airport to Algarve’s top resorts are as follows:
- Albufeira: 45 minutes
- Alvor: 50 minutes
- Carvoeiro: 50 minutes
- Lagos: 1 hour
- Monte Gordo: 45 minutes
- Praia da Rocha: 1 hour
- Portimao: 50 minutes
- Praia da Luz: 1 hour
- Quinta do Lago: 20 minutes
- Sagres: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Tavira: 35 minutes
- Vilamoura: 30 minutes
For more information or for a tailored quotation on transfers to any of the resorts in Algarve featured on Best4Travel.ie , please call our expert Irish call centre today FREE on 1800 814 000
Best4Travel Tips
- Capital: Faro
- Currency: Euro (€)
- Language: Portuguese
- Time Difference to Ireland: None
- Flight Time: Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes
- Average Weather:
- May to October: 18-24°C
- November to April: 12-16°C
- Local Phrases:
- Hello : Olá
- Good morning : Bom dia
- How are you? : Como estás?
- Good afternoon : Boa tarde
- Good night : Boa noite
- Goodbye : Tchau
- Please : Por favor
- Thank you :
- Obrigado (Male)
- Obrigada (Female)
- You’re welcome : De nada
- Where is…? : Onde fica…?
- Do you speak English? : Você fala inglês?
- I am from Ireland : Eu sou da Irlanda
- Public Holidays :
- 1 January: New Years Day
- 30 March: Good Friday
- 25 April: Freedom Day
- 1 May: Labour Day
- 31 May: Corpus Christi
- 10 June: Portugal Day
- 15 August: Assumption Day
- 5 October: Republic Day
- 1 November: All Saints Day
- 1 December: Restoration of Independence
- 8 December: Immaculate Conception
- 25 December: Christmas Day