Algarve, Portugal is remembered is etched in history as the historical site from where the Portuguese set out to discover the world. A growing number of UK travelers have been choosing Algarve, a locale in the southernmost region of Portugal as their destination of choice. According to Wikipedia, Algarve covers slightly less than 5,000 km and extends south of the Tagus Valley on the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The region ‘s famous national reserve, the Rio Formosa lagoon is home to hundreds of migrating birds while the picturesque coastline is line by spectacular limestone caves and grottoes. The blue ocean is mostly warm and clam making it a perfect spot for swimming and indulging in water sports of varied …show more content…
Algarve boasts a population of over 400,000 inhabitants but the number rises to over 1 million during the peak tourism seasons. The cosmopolitan and bustling towns are Portimao and Albufeira while the capital Faro and Tavira showcase the traditional Portuguese architecture. The other cities that straddle the area include Portimo, Vila Real de Santo Antonio and Lagoa. The tourism industries began to rise in the area in the 60’a, with great number of tourist arriving from the UK, Germany, Ireland and Netherlands. The main tourist attractions here include the safety cuisine, Mediterranean climate and world class beaches such as Armacao de Pera and Matinha Beach. Algarve is also home to a popular spa town known as Caldas de Mochique and several globally acclaimed golf …show more content…
The resort is surrounded by the famous Costa Vicentina Nature Reserve. Vila Joya, on the other hand, is acclaimed as the most hedonistic retreat in the area thanks to outstanding cliff location overlooking the sea and presence of luxury suites, beautiful spa and 2 star Micheline cuisine. The joint sis especially popular with foodies who often frequent the area in March during the Gourmet Festival. The establishment is located 25 miles away from the Faro airport. Conrad Algarve offers several attraction to visitors, including a sleek spa model built following 18th century Portuguese Palace and embellished with remarkable interior design and Moorish themes. The other attractions include access to the Quinta do Lago Resort and golf course and choice of pool and