The Algarve in Portugal has been a fantastically popular tourist destination for many years but even more so in recent years where the resort has seen something of resurgence in popularity with holiday makers. The Algarve enjoys a wonderfully pleasant all year round climate with plenty of balmy sunshine as well as having many beautiful sandy beaches on which to enjoy the glorious weather. The Algarve has many contrasting resorts with something for everyone, which goes to making it into the popular resort it is with couples, singles and families alike. Because of its pleasant all year round climate it is extremely popular with people wanting to take relaxing walking and hiking holidays as well as people looking to play a few rounds of golf on one of the many great golf resorts that are situated on the Algarve.

The Algarve really has got something for everyone with many of the main resorts offering a busier and livelier way of life for those who like a little bit of fun with their holiday but within a few miles of most resorts it is possible to seek out quaint little towns and villages that are nestled into the hills and cliffs that are different in every way from the hustle and bustle of the main resorts. These smaller resorts and villages are where the local fishermen live and if you are lucky enough to find one of these beautiful villages it looks like nothing has changed in decades. These are the places on the Algarve that time has left behind and that is exactly how the locals like it.

One of the more popular destinations for tourists heading to the Algarve is Vilamoura. This is a resort that has something for everyone with plenty of leisure facilities for those who like a bit more activity on their holiday as well as having a center that comes to life at night. But for those who prefer the quieter pace of life there is plenty of secluded accommodation that is away from the noise and life of the center as well as having some lovely quiet beaches that are ideal for sitting back and relaxing on away from the stresses and strains of life.

Portugal has become a golfing tourist destination over the past few years. With the increase in the number of low cost air lines that now fly from many of the smaller airports direct to the Algarve people are discovering that it is relatively cheap to book a short golfing break away with friends or even take a weeks holiday with the family and incorporate an Algarve beach holiday with a few rounds of golf.

There are so many well kept golf courses on the Algarve that you should not have any difficulty in finding one that will appeal to you, add to this the fact that many golf courses have great accommodation near by and you can get a pretty cheap break with a few games of golf and great accommodation on the Algarve for not very much money at all. The standard of the golf courses are very high and with the great all year round climate it is no wonder the Algarve is so tempting to golfers.

One of the other very popular resorts is that of Albufeira which is renowned for its gorgeous sandy beaches and its crystal clear seas. Albufeira is a very picturesque resort with narrow cobbled streets and picture postcard whitewashed houses that are a photographers dream. This traditional fishing village is the perfect place to stay if you are traveling with your family and prefer the quieter side of life. If you want a holiday destination that can offer you a great beach as well as beautiful views and will give you an insight to a more traditional way of life on the Algarve then Albufeira is the place for you.

The Algarve has so much to offer all travellers that it deserves a closer look, so if you are looking to book a holiday that will give you something a little different this year why not look at Albufeira on the Algarve.