Falesia beach in Albufeira, Algarve region in Portugal Carvoeiro beach in Algarve, Portugal Beaches, history and bargains - what's not to love about Portugal's Albufeira resort, says Gerry O'Carroll.

BIRDS take flight into the clear blue sky, over sparkling marshes, as the sea laps against the sandy shore. Welcome to the Salgados Lagoon Natural Reserve, on Portugal’s Algarve coast — where the 150 ...

The Algarve has a bit of a reputation as wall‑to‑wall resorts and sunbeds, but once you step away from the coast, a different side appears. Think hill villages where old men still play cards in the ...

HOPING to get away for a winter beach break? From the sunny weather and blue-flag beaches to water parks and dolphin-watching, the Algarve in Southern Portugal is the perfect place for a quick fix of ...

BEAUTIFUL beaches? Blue skies? Kid-friendly sights? From the blue-flag beaches of Albufeira to the numerous attractions of cities like Lisbon and Faro, Portugal is an increasingly popular choice for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Hey, New York!” called out my Algarve boat tour operator, pointing across the blue-green water to the ...

The Algarve is best known as the golfing capital of Europe, and Portugal is best known for – what else? – port. But, as I discovered while exploring the region, it has so much more to offer than ...