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Discover The West Algarve, in Portugal with this flexible, Self-Drive vacation package. This side of the Algarve is known as the loud, brash, active side and it shows!. From surfing to clubbing, historic fishing villages, bustling warm sandy beaches, 300 days of sunshine per year, splendid energy and nightlife.
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This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into and out of Faro
Rental Car for 8 days
Hotel for 5 nights in The West Algarve Area
Hotel for 2 nights in Faro
Driving Time Faro Airport - West Algarve Area: 40- mins/1 hr.15. approx. West Algarve Area - Faro: 40- mins/1 hr.20 approx.
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From New York City NYC (All Airports) (NY), US for 7 nights
The cities and towns of Algarve West comprise some of the most-visited portions of Portugal, with domestic and international vacationers converging here for fun in the sun, great food and nightlife options, and lots of shopping. Once entering the Algarve region in Faro, you will head west and get the chance to visit the area's most popular destinations: these include the major cities of Quarteira, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao and Lagos, as well as the smaller coastal destinations of Vale do Lobo, Armacao de Pera, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Praia da Luz, and Sagres.
Enjoy Albufeira's Strip, Praia do Peneco, Zoomarine Algarve, Aqualand, Aquashow, Praia de Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura Beach, Casino Vilamoura, Carvoeiro Beach, Slide and Splash, Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, Praia da Rocha, Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar, Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira, Batata Beach, Ponta da Piedade, Praia da Luz, Cape Saint Vincent, Fortaleza de Sagres, and so much more!
2 nights in Faro
Faro is the gateway to the Algarve, the region in Portugal most popular with tourists. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, the weather in Faro is postcard-perfect for enjoying fun in the sun and sightseeing. The town has been settled continuously since the fourth century, and that long, storied history can be seen from the marina to the cathedral.
Visit Faro Cathedral, Igreja do Carmo, Palacete Belmarco, Faro Island, Cabo de Santa Maria, Igreja da Misericordia, Arco da Vila, Arco da Repouso, Muralhas de Faro and so much more!
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Thousands of years of history are on full display in vibrant <b>Portugal</b>, fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in western Europe. Each region of Portugal offers something unique to the traveler, like unparalleled beaches and resorts in the Algarve; rolling plains that lead to mountains in the Alentejo; delicious food and drink in the Minho and the Douro River Valley; and of course the country's bustling capital, Lisbon, which boasts the best of everything that Portugal has to offer, from restaurants to historical landmarks.
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Algarve West
The cities and towns of Algarve West comprise some of the most-visited portions of Portugal, with domestic and international vacationers converging here for fun in the sun, great food and nightlife options, and lots of shopping. Once entering the Algarve region in Faro, you will head west and get the chance to visit the area's most popular destinations: these include the major cities of Quarteira, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao and Lagos, as well as the smaller coastal destinations of Vale do Lobo, Armacao de Pera, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Praia da Luz, and Sagres.
Enjoy Albufeira's Strip, Praia do Peneco, Zoomarine Algarve, Aqualand, Aquashow, Praia de Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura Beach, Casino Vilamoura, Carvoeiro Beach, Slide and Splash, Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, Praia da Rocha, Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar, Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira, Batata Beach, Ponta da Piedade, Praia da Luz, Cape Saint Vincent, Fortaleza de Sagres, and so much more!
Faro is the gateway to the Algarve, the region in Portugal most popular with tourists. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, the weather in Faro is postcard-perfect for enjoying fun in the sun and sightseeing. The town has been settled continuously since the fourth century, and that long, storied history can be seen from the marina to the cathedral.
Visit Faro Cathedral, Igreja do Carmo, Palacete Belmarco, Faro Island, Cabo de Santa Maria, Igreja da Misericordia, Arco da Vila, Arco da Repouso, Muralhas de Faro and so much more!