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Algarve luxury holiday destination

Algarve

Golden cliffs, hidden coves and championship golf.

Best time
April–October (Algarve); year-round (Madeira)
Flight time
Around 2.5–3.5 hours from the UK
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Portuguese (English widely spoken)

About Algarve

Portugal's southernmost coast is a 200km ribbon of ochre cliffs and sheltered coves — from the resort belt around Vilamoura and Vale do Lobo to the wilder western Costa Vicentina.

Things to do

  • Benagil sea cave
  • Lagos Old Town
  • Ria Formosa lagoon

Excursions we love

  • Kayak the Benagil caves
  • Dolphin watching
  • Silves & Monchique
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Algarve

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

Seafood tasting

Ocean

Two-Michelin-star oceanfront dining at the Vila Vita Parc in Porches.

European fine dining

Vila Joya

Dieter Koschina's two-Michelin-star cliffside legend near Albufeira.

Modern Portuguese

Bon Bon

Michelin-star tasting menus in a whitewashed Carvoeiro dining room.

Seafood

Restaurante O Camilo

Perched above Praia do Camilo in Lagos — the day's catch with Atlantic views.

Portuguese

A Ver Tavira

Rooftop terrace overlooking Tavira's old town — the eastern Algarve's most romantic table.

Ready to plan your trip?

Speak with one of our travel advisors for tailor-made itineraries, hand-picked hotels and ATOL-protected peace of mind.

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