Cheap Holidays to Algarve Take You to Fabulous Attractions

by Amanda Sutcliffe Travel Deals

Located in the continental portion of Portugal, Algarve is a historic region of the country, as it is the place that was used by the Portuguese explorers to embark on their journeys to discover distant lands. You'll also find some beautiful natural surroundings while holidaying in this part of Portugal, which would instantly calm your senses. It underwent significant changes since the early 1960s when tourism began to flourish with the arrival of foreign tourists. Today, millions of travellers visit this region from different parts of the world to explore its natural and historic attractions.

If you visit during the winter season from mid-December to the end of March, you can enjoy cheap holidays to Algarve as the hotels and resorts offer some exciting deals on their room rates. The lesser tourist crowds would also allow you to explore all the popular attractions with complete freedom. As this season has a lesser number of tourists, you'll also get to enjoy some exciting outdoor activities. One of the best features of the region's beaches and golf courses is that they remain open for tourists, no matter which season of the year they're visiting. Winters are usually short and mild, but the spring and summer seasons stay for a longer period of time.

Summer arrives in this part of Portugal in mid-June and continues until the month of September. You can plan your Algarve holidays in this season to relax under the warm sun on any of the enchanting beaches. As there is a heavy rush of tourists during this time of the year, you'll have to plan your holiday several months in advance. Spring in April and May and autumn in October and November are considered as the shoulder seasons of this Portuguese region. If you book your holiday well in advance for these seasons, you can get some fabulous discounts on room rates of hotels or resorts.

Lagos is one of the interesting places worth exploring during your Algarve holidays. This resort town was the place from where Prince Henry had begun the 'Age of Discovery' in the 15th century. This part of Algarve is also home to some scenic beaches that have the magnificent cliffs and grottoes as their backdrop. Lagos is also home to beautiful churches and castle walls built during the medieval period, which can also be visited during your time spent in this town. Portimao can be an excellent place to stay if you wish to distance yourself from the beach resorts. It is a port of call for cruise ships and has an attractive promenade as well.

The capital of Algarve, Faro, is also an interesting place for sightseeing trips to some fabulous towns. It is home to the international airport, which serves as an access point for international tourists to this fascinating region of Portugal. One of the neighbourhoods you can visit during your time spent in Faro is Cidade Velha or the Old Town. It is enclosed by magnificent defensive walls and takes you back in time with an old cathedral, cobblestone streets, and leafy squares.

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