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Breaking Travel News close up: The coastline of the Algarve

Breaking Travel News close up: The coastline of the Algarve

13 August 2012 Focus

Framed by a 200km coastline, the Algarve’s warm waters play a central role in highlighting the history, culture, gastronomy and nature of the region. The Western Algarve, known locally as the Barlavento region, is characterised by golden cliffs with a honeycomb network of caves and rocks carved by the sea.

Breaking Travel News close up: Affordable luxury in the Algarve

Breaking Travel News close up: Affordable luxury in the Algarve

10 August 2012 Focus

The Algarve is the perfect place to say ‘I do’ or to celebrate recent nuptials on a dream honeymoon. The variety of landscapes in the region, from golden sandy beaches on the coast, to sleepy hillside villages gives couples the ultimate choice of wedding or honeymoon location complimented by a plenty of outdoor adventures, gastronomic and cultural options.

Rota Vicentina walking path opens in Algarve

Rota Vicentina walking path opens in Algarve

The Rota Vicentina walking trail in the Algarve has officially opened to the public. The trail runs along the rugged western coast of the Algarve to Sagres offering stunning coastal views along the way. The route runs from Santiago do Cacém in the Alentejo to Sagres in the Algarve and is integrated into the extensive European GR11 route part of the GR footpath network of paths, tracks and trails which connect Sagres to St. Petersburg, travelling throughout Europe and integrating the Caminos de Santiago (The Way of St James).

Breaking Travel News close up: Summer in the Algarve

Breaking Travel News close up: Summer in the Algarve

With plenty of good value holiday packages to the Algarve and 26 UK airports offering direct flights into Faro, visitors can this year soak up the sun in the region. Whether guessts are looking for an active getaway or a relaxing break, or perhaps a combination of the two, the Algarve – where the average temperature is presently touching 33 degrees - is a one stop shop for a summer holiday to remember.