Site Map
Find your way around with the site map information on this page. Access all the pages that are not shown on the navigation
bar at the left of the screen.
As well, you can choose from
some broad headings:
Travel/Holiday :
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: Getting Around :
Sightseeing/Places :
Food/Drink : Background :
Information : Been There!
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Travel
Choices
Algarve
Flights
All the information about Algarve flights and how to arrive for a sunny Algarve holiday
Algarve
Holidays Choice
A review of Algarve holidays to help you choose.
Romantic Algarve
[Updated]
Just the sort of thing to put you in mind of a holiday with a theme you'll both enjoy!
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Quinta
do Caracol
Enjoy a romantic
interlude in this lovely
hideaway near peaceful
Tavira in eastern
Algarve.
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Quinta
da Corte
Stunning views over the
Monchique hills and a
choice of four
luxuriously-appointed
private rooms make this
a great choice for a
romantic Algarve break.
Algarve Naturism
If you're going to go au naturel, you want things warm - and that's why Algarve is a magnet for naturists! Find out the hot spots if you fancy going naked in Algarve.
Algarve Accommodation
Whether you're renting or buying...
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Where To Stay
There's lots of choice when it comes to Algarve accommodation. I've explained the varieties, and the terminology you might encounter, on this page.
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Algarve
Villa Rental
[Updated]
Some of my absolute
favourite times in
Algarve were spent in an
Algarve villa
rental... so
I thought I'd start an
easy-reference list to
help you choose one that
you can enjoy. Why
not take a look?
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Novo
Paraiso
Beautiful 4-bedroom,
3-bathroom villa
with private garden
and pool only 15
minutes from Faro.
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Alto
do Perogil
[New
Page]
Lovely 3-bedroom,
2-bathroom villa
with stunning
countryside and
coastal views close
to tranquil Tavira
in the midst of
unspoiled eastern
Algarve.
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Algarve Villas
My favourite form of Algarve vacation accommodation... It
might not look too
affordable at first
glance, but there are
bargains, especially in
the larger villa category, but there are bargains to be had if you're patient.
I loved my last, great-value Algarve villa holiday! Read here how I go about it.
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Algarve Villa in Boliqueime
We had a glorious sunny week in a lovely villa and our only regret was that we hadn't been able to make it last another week! Read all about our bargain Algarve villa and the charming area around
Boliqueime...
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Algarve
Apartment Rental
[Updated]
Looking at what it costs
per head, Algarve
apartment rental can
offer great value.
Choose from some
lovely apartments...
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Sao
Rafael
Two-bedroomed,
air-conditioned
luxury near to the
beach and close to
bustling Albufeira's
entertainment
hot-spots.
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Quintassential
Unique choice of 4
hilltop cottages a
short drive from
Faro, with lovely
views, surrounded by
beautiful gardens.
Choose from 1- or
2-bedroom Algarve
cottage
accommodation.
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Vila
Nova
Stunning 2-bed
apartment with sea views close to one of the finest Algarve
beaches (Armação
de Pêra), with
great on-site swimming pool, landscaped gardens and a secure,
child-friendly pool and play area.
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Casa
Tranquila
Beautifully-finished and comfortable 2-bed apartment only
20 minutes from Faro airport,
near the lovely
market town of
Loulé.
Private staircase
access and large, private terrace
for soaking up that
Algarve sun and
enjoying alfresco
meals.
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Casa
Jardim
Set in beautiful grounds, consisting of
natural terrain and partly-landscaped gardens, Casa
Jardim is a delight to the senses. Choose between
two 1-bedroom
apartments or book
both for parties of
four. Chlorine-free
swimming pool and
barbeque areas to
enjoy.
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Algarve Apartments for Holidays
Budget doesn't stretch to a villa? Relax; for great-value holidays, Algarve apartments take some beating!
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Algarve Pousadas
Definitely the luxury end of Algarve accommodation. Even if that's not what you want from an Algarve vacation, a short stay at one of the Algarve pousadas is a wonderful treat. Go on; you probably deserve it! Read here to find out more.
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Algarve Camping
The cheapest way to enjoy the Algarve experience? Learn why Algarve camping is growing in popularity - and choose the best place to stay when you visit...
Activities
Favourite Beaches
The subject closest to my heart - and the whole reason why Algarve is such a hit with sun-seeker vacationers. Here are my favourite Algarve beaches- and why!
Algarve
Markets
There are fixed markets,
'gypsy' markets and
farmers' markets, all of
them adding to the sights,
sounds and colour of an
Algarve vacation. Find out
more here...
Night Life
Things to do when the sun goes down. (That happens even in Algarve...). Your night-life choices outlined.
Things To Do
Once you take a break from the beaches, you'll need to know what's on offer during an Algarve vacation...
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Golf Info
If you love to play a round in a perfect climate, you owe it to yourself to try some Algarve golf on one of the many sublime courses. Here's the info to help
you choose.
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Algarve Watersports
With such a fabulous coastline, it's hardly any wonder that people love Algarve watersports. Find out what you can try and where.
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Sailing
All about sailing around the coast of the scrumptious Algarve, and where to tie up.
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Algarve For Kids
Now you can bone up on this subject and look knowledgeable when the little ones ask: "What can we do today?" There's plenty of choice and I'll be adding to this page when I get the time. Keep your eyes peeled!
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Algarve Blokarting
Find out about this exciting new sport - and where to find the world's first private track - in the Algarve, of course!.
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Tennis Holidays in Algarve
Read about Algarve tennis holidays, and why they get the thumbs-up from my friend CJ...
Also includes a list of
Algarve tennis centres.
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Horse Riding In The Algarve
Great climate,
fabulous surroundings, wonderful riding centres - What are you waiting for? Try horse riding in the Algarve.
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Algarve
Kayaks
We had great fun
trying out this
adventure activity.
Find out how you can experience
it yourself here.
For all the family.
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Algarve
Birdwatching
[New Page!]
Many visitors come to
the Algarve just to
see the variety of
wild birds on view. Learn
more about what
attracts them (and the
birds!)
Getting Around
Car Hire
There's lots to see and
do wherever you are, but
many choose Algarve car hire to get
around and enjoy what's
further afield...
Getting About Without A Car
Explore the choices available if you don't want to hire a car, but still want to travel in the Algarve.
Sightseeing - and Favourite Places
Food and Drink
Eating Out
Part of every great holiday, the dining experience in Algarve is explained here. Discover what to expect of Algarve restaurants.
Favourite Restaurants
An unashamedly biased view of my 'best Algarve restaurants', and why they made the list!
Algarve Background
What's On
The upcoming Algarve events that might spice up your time here when you're not lazing on those Algarve beaches...
Why Algarve...?
All about why I think Algarve offers Europe's best beach vacations.
Algarve Culture
What makes this wonderful holiday region tick, and why Algarve culture is more interesting than most.
Algarve History
It's easier to appreciate a favourite area if you know what made it what it is today. And the Algarve has certainly seen some 'interesting times'. Here's my
whistle-stop version (no loitering!) of Algarve history.
Algarve
Azulejos
The small tiles known as
azulejos originated in
Portugal, but also became
popular in Brazil
(exported by emigrants
from the motherland).
They've been around for
centuries and are very
decorative. I even met a
Briton who lives in
Algarve and makes them to
commission. Read
more...
Algarve
Chimneys
Find out more about these eye-catching features
of the Algarve skyline.
Algarve Carnivals
I hugely enjoyed this
year's Algarve carnivals,
and I can't wait for next year to sample some more!
Algarve
Festivals
You can have a lot of
laid-back, good-natured fun
at Algarve festivals. I
certainly did at the last
one I caught!
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Tourist Tips
Things you need to know before you holiday in Algarve. Your check-list of Algarve tourism.
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Language Tips
You'd be surprised how easy it is to learn
Portuguese... Or as much as you need to get by during a holiday. And how the Portuguese appreciate your honest effort.
Find out more here...
Information
From me to you - or vice versa...
Subscribe to ABLN
My free monthly e-zine can be obtained via the 'easy-peasy' form on this page. Join the ranks of Algarve beach lovers... stay in touch with Algarve Beach Life!
RSS feed for Algarve Beach Life
If you'd rather, instead of receiving the newsletter, you can just have the latest updates delivered to your RSS reader, the instant they happen.
If you're new to RSS, check out how to do this
by clicking on the 'What's RSS?' link below the navigation buttons on this page.
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Your Algarve Best
A page that allows you to share information on Algarve (in the form of your vacation experiences) with other enthusiasts.
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2003 Fires Update
Information about how the Algarve fires affected the region - and how my favourite holiday spot has recovered.
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Algarve Blog
[Updated!]
The "current-est" page on this site... Read my very latest take on Algarve Beach Life and what's in store there!
And trawl the blog
archives to see what
excited or annoyed me in
the past...
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About My Website
What made me brave enough to build a website for the very first time!
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Advertise
on ABL
Let this website's many visitors know
about:
º your rental villa or
apartment
º what your business or
service has to
offer Algarve residents or
vacationers
º your 'for sale' property
Been There... Done That
Fiesa
2007
It was hot, it was sandy, and we made a day out by combining the trip with visiting a
couple of long-time Algarve
visitors and Algarve Beach Life readers. It's amazing what you
can do with over 30,000 tonnes of sand (if you're talented,
that is)! I'll be back later in the season to show Fiesa
2007 to some of my visitors.
Fiesa 2006
In '06, we didn't go in September, but in July - which was
way hotter! Didn't stop me going back again and taking along my visitors, though. Read why that is...
Fiesa 2005
We made it on the last day of the 2005 Fiesa - and even went back that evening for a lazy, mood-inducing evening under the stars...
Sand Sculptures at Fiesa 2004
Details and pictures of a wonderful afternoon at 2004's exhibition of sand art. I'd never seen sand sculptures before, but now I'm a convert!
Silves Cruise
A fun afternoon in a banana boat!
Visitor Pages
Algarve
Food and Drink
Driving /
Cars
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Marbella to the Algarve...
One man's impressions of a drive across Spain to Vale do Lobo, and of a vacation spent there.
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Algarve
Vacation Tip from Ian
Hailing from Workington in
the UK, Ian offers his
car-hire tip to save money,
and recommends one of his
favourite Algarve spots.
Bygone
Algarve
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Algarve Memories
Phil and Caroline Goodwill, from Denbighshire, North Wales, have loved visiting Algarve for ages now. Phil shares some of his 'Algarve yesteryear' memories on this page...
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Harry's Algarve
Harry Bancroft and his wife, Shirley, have also seen many changes to Algarve since they began to visit. They're still ardent Algarve enthusiasts, as Harry is happy to confirm.
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An
Algarve Childhood
Beverley, from Cambridge UK,
was fortunate enough to
spend 12 of her formative
years in sunny Algarve, as
she shares in this
reminiscence...
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Beverley's
Childhood Algarve (Part 2)
Yes, true to her promise,
Beverley came through with
the goods on her second
instalment. Algarve sun,
and a job with a
clipboard... Who could ask
for more?
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Celia's
Bygone Algarve
Writing from Steyning, UK,
Celia sent me this lovely
chronicle of an Albufeira
past that we can contrast
with how it is now.
Algarve
Favourite Restaurants
Algarve
Impressions
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Algarve
Villa in Albufeira
John Clarke from the
Cambridge area of
the UK shared a villa near
Albufeira with his party
recently. Read about his
impressions of the luxurious
surroundings, and what else
they did while in Algarve.
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A
Week in Algarve
Husband and wife John and
Linda, from Essex, UK,
enjoyed a recent vacation.
Here, John shares holiday impressions
from a week in Algarve.
Alternatives
Other Vacation Choices
Okay, I admit that I'm Algarve-obsessed. But... here are some great sites that tell you about other vacation choices when you simply can't manage to take a holiday
in the Algarve.
Travel Resources
While, for fellow travel-nuts, I've included a mixed bag of travel ideas that might pique your curiosity! There'll be more added as I find them...
Other Links
Some interesting resource-sites that have absolutely nothing to do with Algarve beaches or vacations!
I hope this site map page fulfils its intention of helping you find what you want on this site. And don't forget to try the Search Tool that I've put at the foot of the
Home page...
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