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The relaxed and thoroughly tourist-friendly south of Portugal is the ideal place to kick back and enjoy<br />
warm weather, inviting beaches, and fantastic cuisine. Perched on the south-western tip of <strong>Europe</strong>,<br />
there are many reasons the region is so popular.<br />
ALGARVE |<br />
MORE THAN<br />
JUST A<br />
RESORT<br />
Getting In & Around<br />
There’s only one airport that serves the Portuguese south –<br />
that’s Faro. Be aware that getting from the airport to your<br />
resort, especially far-off places like Praia da Luz, isn’t possible<br />
by public transport in the evenings. Luckily, there are plenty<br />
of airport transfer companies that operate at reasonable<br />
prices. Check if the resort or hotel you’re staying at offers a<br />
service like this.<br />
If you want to reach the more inaccessible parts of the<br />
Algarve, we recommend renting a car. Driving around is a<br />
pleasant experience and most of the roads are in excellent<br />
condition. For a few Euros per trip, you can speed up your<br />
journey by taking the A22 toll road that connects all major<br />
towns and cities in the region.<br />
Although there is a train line connecting Lagos in the west<br />
to Vila Real de Santo António in the east, trains aren’t too<br />
frequent and it’s only a single line. Getting around by bus in<br />
the main towns, such as Albufeira, Faro, and Portimão, is an<br />
inexpensive way to travel… or you could just walk.<br />
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