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The Algarve is an enticing holiday destination - renowned for its ochre-splashed coastline of shallow bays, dramatic cliffs and buzzing resorts. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures youll find your way around the Algarve with absolute ease.
Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of the Algarve into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best beaches, wineries and outdoor activities, museums and castles. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Algarve is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.
Make the most of your trip to this sunny coast with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that the Algarve has to offer and ensuring that you dont miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Algarve you will find:
- Six easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week.
- Detailed Top 10 lists of the Algarves must-sees , including comprehensive descriptions of the Faro , Tavira , Silves , Monchique , Loul , Lagos , Parque Natural da Ria Formosa , Sagres , Albufeira and Portimo
- The Algarves most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping.
- Streetsmart advice : for getting ready, getting around, and staying safe.
- Themed lists, including the best museums, beaches, golf courses, wineries and much more.
- A laminated pull-out map of the Algarve, plus four full-color area maps.
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At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

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Table of Contents Clockwise from top Praia da Dona Ana Lagos S - photo 1
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Clockwise from top Praia da Dona Ana Lagos S Cathedral Faro a cobbled - photo 2
Clockwise from top: Praia da Dona Ana, Lagos; S Cathedral, Faro; a cobbled street in Alte; boats at Praia dos Pescadores, Albufeira; octopus pots, Santa Luzia; the town of Monchique; Praia dos Pescadores, Albufeira
WELCOME TO THE ALGARVE

With its golden beaches, fabulous golf courses and year-round appeal, the Algarve is an enticing holiday destination. This enchanting region is famous for its stunning ochre-splashed coastline of shallow bays, vertiginous cliffs and lively resorts, and is also home to a verdant canvas of dramatic hillscapes, quiet villages and sleepy hamlets. With DK Eyewitness Top 10 Algarve, its yours to explore.

Busiest during the summer, the warm, crystalline waters of the Algarve lure beachgoers to its southern shores. You can hike or cycle nature trails through the serene Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, take in spectacular views from the top of Monchique, or kayak in the grottoes off Lagos. Besides the beautiful landscape, the region has many cultural attractions, including the Palcio da Galeria in Tavira, the mighty Moorish castle of Silves and the gilded medieval interior of S Cathedral in Faro.

Travelling the Algarves hinterland is to journey through a landscape embroidered with cork-oak and citrus trees, with eucalyptus scenting the air. Vineyards are strung across the area and visitors can sample flavours of the region at excellent wineries. On the coast, traditional festivals, fascinating Algarve architecture and markets overflowing with local produce make for a captivating travel experience.

Whether youre visiting for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide brings together the best of everything the Algarve has to offer. The guide has useful tips throughout, from seeking out whats free to getting off the beaten track, plus six easy-to-follow itineraries, designed to tie together a clutch of sights in a short space of time. An additional chapter on the Alentejo highlights the regions neighbouring province. Add inspiring photography and detailed maps, and youve got the essential pocket-sized travel companion. Enjoy the book, and enjoy the Algarve.

Exploring the Algarve

A favourite year-round holiday destination, the Algarve has much to offer visitors. Celebrated for its fantastic beaches and peaceful resorts, the Algarve has an equally enticing interior just waiting to be discovered. Here are a few ideas for a two-day and a week-long stay, which will help you to make the most of coast and country.

Two Days in the Algarve Day 1 Morning Start in with some sightseeing in the - photo 3

Two Days in the Algarve

Day 1
Morning

Start in with some sightseeing in the Old Town. Ponder ancient artifacts at the Museu Municipal de Faro and follow with a visit to the handsome 13th-century S. Afterwards, climb the cathedrals bell tower and enjoy the views across the wetlands.

Afternoon

Have lunch at So Domingos (Rua da Trinidade 10; 289 829 990), and then join a boat cruise (see and strolling by the riverfront.

Faro Old Towns pretty cobbled streets make for an enjoyable stroll Day 2 - photo 4
Faro Old Towns pretty cobbled streets make for an enjoyable stroll.
Day 2
Morning

Travel east to ) for splendid rooftop views. Next, look for the tombs of Crusader knights in Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo. Meander back to the river, the Rio Gilo, and take in views of the photogenic Ponte Romana.

Afternoon

Stop for lunch at , reached by ferry from Quatro guas quay.


Seven Days in the Algarve

Day 1 and 2

Follow the two-day Algarve itinerary.

Day 3

Travel early to ).

Day 4

Continue to .

Day 5

Drive further west to for awe-inspiring ocean vistas.

Day 6

Journey north through the .

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The spa hamlet of Caldas de Monchique has been famous for the restorative powers of its water since Roman times.
Day 7

Arrive in , before relaxing on Praia da Rocha.

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A vast swathe of golden sand is set against dramatic multicoloured cliffs at Praia da Rocha in Portimo.

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The quayside at the village of Ferragudo
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FARO OLD TOWN

Faros venerable Cidade Velha (Old Town) is the citys most interesting quarter and can be appreciated at a leisurely pace on foot. Set within a circle of medieval walls, the whole vicinity is a veritable time capsule reflecting Faros prosperity in the 16th century. The landmark cathedral and cloistered convent are set alongside a patchwork of narrow, cobbled streets with several inviting cafs and shops.

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Picture 10Tourist information: by harbour; (289) 803 604; open 10am5:30pm daily

Picture 11Museu Municipal de Faro: Largo Dom Afonso III; open 10am6pm TueFri, 10:30am5pm Sat & Sun; adm

Picture 12Igreja de So Francisco: open 10amnoon MonFri

Picture 13Igreja da Misericrdia: Praa Dom Francisco Gomes 17; open 9:30am1pm MonFri

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