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Tourism and related activities are extensive and make up the bulk of the Algarve's summer economy. Fish, seafood and fruit production, which includes oranges, carob beans, figs and almonds, are other important activities in the region. The Algarve is among the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal, its population more than doubles in the peak holiday season thanks to a high influx of visitors.
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Discover ALBUFEIRATourism and commerce are the main activities in Albufeira. Most tourists arrive via nearby Faro Airport, a 40-minute drive away. Once the sun sets the centre of Albufeira comes alive with bars, restaurants and shops to suit most tastes from authentic Portuguese fare to Irish pubs ... |
Discover FAROFaro is located next to the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 170 square kilometres and a stopping place for hundreds of different species of birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The beach is roughly seven kilometres from the city, and consists of a long sandy spit reached through a bridge ... |
Discover LAGOSLagos is an ancient maritime town with more than 2,000 years of history. The name Lagos has a Celtic origin and is derived from the word Lacobriga. Lagos first became a settlement of the Carthaginians,who recruited Celtic tribesmen in their war against the Romans (the Punic Wars) ... |
Discover PORTIMAOPortimao is the most important city on the Barlavento/Western area of Algarve. The city has a harbor and a small airfield, Portimão Airport (Aerodromo de Portimao (PRM). The larger Faro Airport (FAO) international is in Faro. Praia da Rocha and Vau are very popular beaches nearby ... |
Discover VILAMOURAAt the heart of Vilamoura is the marina which has the capacity to berth over 1,000 vessels. The marina is surrounded by large Hotels and Luxury holiday homes as well as a large casino and numerous restaurants and vibrant bars. At the far corner of the marina, it is possible to charter boats for big game fishing ... |
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