Sun and Sea
arrow_backTo the overviewAre you looking for the best beach destination? Explore the reasons why you'll want to work with the Algarve
More than 200 km of coastline runs along the Algarve; its the key to understanding why the sea is part of the region's DNA and the way of life of its inhabitants.
From sun worshipers to outdoor enthusiasts, here everyone will find a beach to suit their needs and moments of pure pleasure by the sea.
We show you the reasons why the Algarve is one of the premium beach destinations in the world and a favourite place for families, surfers or a romantic honeymoon.
More than 300 days’ sunshine a year
One of the main attractions of the Algarve is the mild, sunny climate throughout the year. With hot, dry summers and mild winters, the Algarve’s beaches are attractive in any season, for sunbathing and swimming, water sports or relaxing walks on the sand.
Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Nobody can resist the natural beauty of the Algarve’s beaches and the diversity of its landscapes. Unsurprisingly, many of these beaches regularly win international prizes and captivate visitors from all over the world.
From sweeping golden sands to hidden coves, with impressive cliffs and dramatic rock formations, all bathed by the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic, the Algarve offers more than 100 beaches, each with its own unique personality.
The sunset is another of the region's trademarks, guaranteeing dazzling displays of colour. One of the most famous sunsets is at Cabo de São Vicente, the westernmost point of continental Europe.
Exciting times at sea in the Algarve
With clear waters and pleasant temperatures, the Algarve is perfect for those who seek excitement and thrills in the water.
Both beginners and professionals will find the ideal conditions for a vast range of water sports such as surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, jet skiing, diving, snorkelling or parasailing.
But the unforgettable options that the Algarve sea can offer its customers don't stop there. You can also take boat trips to go dolphin watching or even see whale families that in recent years, have come to feed on tuna off the Algarve coast.
Safe and accessible beaches
The Algarve’s beaches are famously clean, safe and have excellent water quality, making them perfect places for families.
With plenty of support services available, many of them are supervised by teams of lifeguards and are certified as accessible beaches for people with disabilities.
Algarve’s beaches in numbers (2023):
more than 100 beaches
85 with a blue flag
85 awarded the Gold Standard
21 classified as Zero Pollution
45 accessible beaches
An accessible destination with a wide range of tourist facilities
Its location, just over two hours away from the main European cities and offering several regular flight connections, makes the Algarve the ideal destination for both a long holiday and a weekend getaway.
The region also has a good transport network, making it easy to travel throughout the area.
The Algarve offers a wide selection of accommodation options, to meet all types of preferences and budgets.
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Portugal - Visit Algarve
The Algarve Tourism Bureau is the only Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) appointed by the Portuguese National Tourism Board to promote the Algarve Region and its touristic products within overseas markets, thus establishing partnerships with both public and private sector to achieve this goal, such as joint marketing campaigns with Tour operators and airlines, press and fam trips, destination trainings, trade shows, tourism fairs etc.
Being funded by both government and private sectors we can be considered as the official regional tourism board as well as a trade association, as far