The Algarve Holidays

Holidays to Carvoeiro take you to a village in the Algarve with sandy beaches and charming, old-style restaurants. It's a real get-away-from-it-all spot.

With holidays to Lagos you get multiple sandy beaches, ancient city walls and a buzzing nightlife – not to mention a castle and interesting churches.

Holidays to Loule take you to a lively café-culture town where you can soak up ancient history and browse gypsy markets. And glitzy Vilamoura is just 15 minutes' drive away.

Holidays to Portimao bring great seafood and shopping to the table, and put one of Portugal's best beaches just around the corner.

Holidays to Praia da Luz give you a sheltered beach, lots of watersports and friendly bar owners – all packaged in Portugal's sunny Algarve.

Holidays to Praia da Rocha put you right at the heart of a great beach scene. The town marries up miles of golden sands with a good haul of watersports and oceanfront bars and restaurants.

Holidays to Quarteira deliver big in the beach department, and the traditional restaurant scene has plenty going for it, too.

Holidays to Tavira line up some of the most impressive beaches in Portugal, and heaps of Algarvian charm. How they've managed to stay under the radar is something of a mystery.

Holidays to Vale do Lobo take you to a small patch of the Algarve for lazy beach days and challenging golf games.

With holidays to Vilamoura, you get a buzzing marina filled with bars and restaurants, a sprinkling of Roman ruins plus a duo of sandy beaches.

Holidays to Praia d'Oura take you to a quiet seaside town just outside bustling Albufeira – seafood restaurants and bars line up along the waterfront, plus it's a short walk to the lively Strip.

Holidays to Praia do Vau take you to a quiet retreat with a first-class sandy beach and little else to spoil the tranquillity. There are livelier towns nearby, and the rest of the Algarve's in easy reach, too.

Praia da Gale holidays are all about the sand. The huge beach here's the hotspot, and it's lined with plenty of rustic restaurants.

Holidays to Sao Rafael put Portugal's finest beach within touching distance. And laid-back village streets dishing up old-school Portuguese cuisine turn up the relaxation a notch.

Holidays to Monte Gordo line up one of the best beaches in the Algarve, plus a hamper of nature reserves and walking trails.

Holidays to Balaia take you to the Algarve's finest sands – and add in some great golfing and easy access to the sights and nightlife of Albufeira.

Holidays to Branqueira take you to a peaceful Algarve village – and put you within easy reach of sandy beaches and Albufeira's buzzing nightlife.

Holidays to Porches offer up honey-coloured beaches, vineyard-speckled countryside, and authentic Algarvian dining.

Holidays to Olhos d'Agua take you to a traditional fishing village where the sardines are super-fresh and the locals are friendly. And you're in easy reach of both Vilamoura and Albufeira for extra shopping and nightlife.

Holidays to Vale de Parra take you to a quiet Algarve village that's within easy reach of sandy beaches and Albufeira's bubbly nightlife.

Holidays to Ferragudo take you to a pretty Algarve village with a duo of beaches, authentic restaurants and laidback nights out.

Holidays to Boliquieme take you to a laidback village in Portugal. Here, you can relax in the rural Algarve and still have access to the big beach resorts.

Holidays to Guia take you to a quiet Algarve village with a modern shopping centre and a handful of authentic Portuguese restaurants. And Albufeira's lively after-dark scene is 20 minutes down the road.

Holidays to Praia Dos Salgados put you in a peaceful spot, next to one of the Algarve's best beaches. Plus, you're just a stone's throw away from the city of Albufeira.

Holidays to Monchique take you to a mountain town that's tucked away from the bustle of the Algarve. Here, you've got pretty scenery, hearty food and easy access to beaches.

Holidays to Alte provide picture-postcard views of whitewashed houses and hillside waterfalls. And you'll find lively nightlife, pristine beaches and coastal day trips nearby, too.

Holidays to Sesmarias take you to a pocket-sized beach town in the Algarve. Here, you'll find great restaurants and beaches, and you're only three kilometres from lively Albufeira.

Salema holidays line up a Blue Flag beach – that comes complete with dinosaur footprints – a collection of seafood restaurants and a huge national park.