Every guide about The Algarve for a trip to Portugal, in one place.
What the Algarve is really like from November to March: mild but chilly days, a resort strip that half shuts down, and the quieter towns and trails that make the season worth it.
Three very different coastlines in one region: the golden cliffs and coves of the centre, the sandbank islands of the east, and the wild windswept west.
Three towns, three completely different holidays: the cliff-and-cove base with an old town, the big resort with the nightlife, and the working city with the islands.
One of Europe's best surf coasts, from beginner beach breaks near Lisbon to a canyon that produces waves the size of buildings: which spot suits which level.
Portugal's Algarve, decoded: the best beaches, the prettiest towns, the sea caves, where to base yourself, and when to go for sun without the crowds.