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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Travelers heading to Algarve should rest assured that they are traveling to a...
Last edited: June 29, 2006
History 
The original settlers of Algarve were the Conii, a native group of people...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Travelers can supplement their experience during a vacation by reading about...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Algarve is a place where tourists go at all different times of the year because...
Last edited: November 25, 2008
Good Portugal Travel Links 
  Excellent information can be found here...even the current weather...
Last edited: June 30, 2009
Travellers with Disabilities  
The Algarve used to be not very good for travellers with disabilities but times...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:  People traveling to Algarve by plane will fly in to the Faro Airport...
Last edited: September 14, 2007
Getting Around 
The most common method by which travelers get around Algarve is via rental...
Last edited: September 14, 2007
Public Transportation 
Public transportation in Algarve is comprised of a bus system which is made up...
Last edited: September 14, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Travelers will find that the roads of Algarve, although not always up to...
Last edited: July 15, 2006
FAQ Algarve - buses and trains 
Public Transport – Buses and Trains – in the Algarve The coastal areas of the...
Last edited: July 10, 2009
Faro Airport - Car Hire Operators 
As of  15th March 2007 the airport authority is opening a new desk for...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Algarve experiences beautiful weather all throughout the year (see...
Last edited: July 29, 2008
Nightlife 
Travelers spending time in Algarve often want to know about the nightlife...
Last edited: June 29, 2006
Horse Riding 
In Algarve, you have many opportunities for Horse Riding beacuse there are many...
Last edited: July 30, 2009
Thalassotherapy & Spa 
The Vilalara Thalassotherapy and Spa Centre occupies an area of 2600 m2 and...
Last edited: July 01, 2009
Ericeira 
Important fact! Ericeira is nowhere near the Algarve. It is to the north of...
Last edited: October 03, 2006
Praia de Rocha 
Praia de Rocha, Algarve, Portugal Beach is lovely, marina is great for meals...
Last edited: March 20, 2009
Vale do Lobo 
Over the years there has been tremendous development of Vale do Lobo and the...
Last edited: October 13, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
When in the Portimao area, especially at Praia da Rocha, you must dine at...
Last edited: October 05, 2006
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Inside Portugal: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency for Portugal is the Euro. In the ALGARVE  region  you can...
Last edited: November 13, 2009
Important Phrases 
A few basic Portuguese phrases include: Hello...
Last edited: April 08, 2008
Telephones 
This is some Useful Te... Information   oo ( zero zero ) is the International...
Last edited: February 01, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping in Portugal is just as important as in other parts of the...
Last edited: November 20, 2009
changing money in alvor 
Changing Currencies in Alvor There is a small  kiosk right opposite the...
Last edited: September 05, 2007
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