Algarve Reviews

Well the Algarve is a great place for a holiday with its honey sands and hideaway bays , great striding rocks. With the great sea from the atlantic waves. Well that was my intro my main reason of holidaying in the Algarve was the climate. So say goodbye to goosebumps on the beach. Most of the Algarves rainfall falls during November and ...  Read the complete review

The Algarve; Having been unimpressed with our accommodation (Albufiera Jardim 1) and stayed in for an appointment with our representative from Resort Point Services or Resort Promotions ( another long tale of woe) we decided that we were not going to be put off the area by this and decided we would explore. ALBUFIRA: On ...  Read the complete review

After living in the western Algarve for over 10 years it is still one of my favourite places to return to. It is very popular with Brits, Germans and Dutch. Why? Because of the wonderful climate - sunny days for nearly 10 months of the year. Relaxed atmosphere, some of the best beaches in Europe, good food and friendly if a bit querky, ...  Read the complete review

I'd been to the Algarve before, four years ago, staying just to the west of the famous town of Albufeira, which was as good an introduction to the southern Portuguese coast as any, although the 'Strip' of clubs, bars and Irish Pubs in the centre of Albufeira did tend to make you wonder whether you hadn't stumbled through a rip in ...  Read the complete review

When I first went to the Algarve it was the early 1980's and the biggest draw about the area was that it was like Spain (Costa Brava / Costa Blanca) before it was destroyed by the British package tourist. I am sad to say that, in the ten or so times that I have been there since, the fading of the Algarve's beauty has been ...  Read the complete review

Where do I start? We are just back from our first ever holiday abroad. For this holiday we chose a package to the Algarve in Portugal. I started this op basically telling you what we found to do but then I changed it to be a more general impression, now having discovered that you can't actually write more than one op in the same category I ...  Read the complete review

Its over a year now since a spent an idyllic fortnight in the Algarve, Portugal. Alongside myself, 7 friends - we were all in couples booked a villa through an excellent company known as Something Special (www.somethingspecial.co.uk check it out for yourself). Flight times to the Algarve were excellent arriving at our destination before ...  Read the complete review

Anyone with very small children will know that the first couple of times you take your little family away on holiday, can be pretty hair raising and potentially stressfull. By the time you've packed everything you imagine you could possibly ever need, from factor 50 suntan lotion, swim nappies, and travel cots, to foriegn currency, passports ...  Read the complete review

The ultimate holiday has to be the Algarve...a place which is suitable for anyone and everyone! If you are a couple with no family..then a romantic break to Portugal is a good choice. Where else is better to walk along the long, whie asndy beaches in total calm at night.. However, for families it is bliss too. All the childrens clubs ...  Read the complete review

I went to Portugal with my girlfriend booking it through the internet. We arrived in Faro airport where most holiday makers arrive in Portugal. We were then whisked off to Albufeira by bus and were told about the place on the bus. The tour guide told us about 2 drinks, Medroinio, and coconut liquier. The Medroinio is very strong and sends you ...  Read the complete review

Algarve is one of the best places to go to in Europe. If you fancy a quick getaway this is the place to go!! Algarve has gorgeous beaches and most of my time was spent lazing around the beach just soaking in the sun, reading a book and relaxing. When I was there I really didn't want to come home, I was just enjoying it too much. I think ...  Read the complete review

Yes indeed this is an opinion on Lagos Potugal not Nigeria! I have been on holiday to Lagos four times now staying in the same villa evertime. My family had a fantastic holiday every time, admittedly with varying degrees of success with the weather. I would just like to tell you all about this fantastic holiday destination and what made ...  Read the complete review

Vilamoura – The Algarve This was our second trip to Portugal , a last minute booking as is my habit – explained in another Op under Travel Agents. This one we did book via Teletext through a company called Orchid Travel but it was with some trepidation that we left for the airport. Although we had booked a named hotel so knew ...  Read the complete review

We went to the Algarve a couple of years ago on a last minute deal. We only knew we had a 3 star self catering apartment. At the airport we found out where we were staying. Praia de Luz-a three hour coach ride away. This gave us an opportunity though to see some of the other resorts on the way. We were travelling at night so we may not have seen ...  Read the complete review

This holiday was a bargain but not altogether good value. Although we had a good break the Algarve was not what we were expecting at all. The apartment that we stayed in was very nice – The Apartments Jardim – but quite a walk from the sea. The food was very limited, I am vegetarian and short of pizza there was not a lot else that I ...  Read the complete review

Landing at Faro we looked out of the plane window and relished getting out into the autumn sun. Taking our luggage we descended the stairs to feel the furnace blast which took our breath away. At last -the sunny Algarve. Speeding along the highway on the bus we looked out onto the strange terrain. It was definitely the landscape of a hot ...  Read the complete review

My wife and I always have a week in Europe out of Season at the beginning of the year to try and blow the winter cobwebs away. One of our favourite destinations is the Algarve , principally Albufeira or Vilamora , very contrasting but both excellent choices. Vilamora has a fantastic Harbour with Bars and Restaurants ...  Read the complete review

Our first visit to the Algarve in Portugal proved most satisfying. We had organised our own holiday accommodation. Being interested in astronomy, we had booked a week at the well-known COAA Astronomy centre near Portimao; a privately run house with wonderful views and lovely evening meals. During the evenings we were ...  Read the complete review

Before this summer, I had last visited The Algarve in February 1995. On that occasion I stayed in a large complex at Praira D'Oura, close to Albuferia. A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all, but I decided if I returned I would try a smaller complex further to the west. Consequently in August I chose to visit Praira D'Vau a small ...  Read the complete review

Over the last few years I have heard a lot of people who had gone on holiday to the Algarve do nothing but complain about this resort. We stayed at a complex that was one mile away from the main strip; the site had just been built. We had a four bedroom luxurious villa where there was a restaurant, a bowling green, tennis courts, swimming ...  Read the complete review