Stretching across southern Portugal, the Algarve is a popular destination for tourists
The region has approximately 410,000 permanent residents; that number rises to over a million in the summer.
Attractions
include Praia da Marinha, Lagoa, classified as one of the 100 most
beautiful and well-preserved beaches of the world, and Ria Formosa
Lagoon, a nature reserve.
With this guide your family has all the inside knowledge and advice for a trouble-free holiday full of fabulous memories for all the family.
Discover a destination with:
* Warm, inviting weather all year round
* Child-friendly, sandy beaches and coves
* Cobbled medieval towns and lively fishing villages
* Historic castles and fortresses to explore
* Impressive local food markets and buzzing street-scenes
* Family accommodation and dining to suit every budget
Let Frommer's show you where your family can:
* Learn to surf, sail or kite-board with the pros
* See a web-footed Portuguese water dog
* Discover a traffic-free, idyllic castaway island
* Visit a spooky chapel of ancient skulls
* Stay overnight in a real castle with turrets
* Find the best spot for a beach picnic.
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Table of Contents for Frommer's The Algarve With Your Family: The Best of Portugal’s Southern Coast, 1st Edition
About the author.
1 Family Highlights of the Algarve.
Algarve Family Highlights.
The Best Accommodation.
The Best Eating Options.
2 Planning a Trip to the Algarve.
The Region in Brief.
Visitor Information.
Essentials.
Accommodation & Eating Out.
Getting Children Interested in the Algarve.
Fast Facts: The Algarve.
3 Faro & Around.
Essentials.
Visitor Information.
What to See & Do.
Family-friendly Accommodation.
Family-friendly Dining.
4 Albufeira & Around.
Essentials.
Visitor Information.
What to See & Do.
Family-friendly Accommodation.
Family-friendly Dining.
5 The West.
Essentials.
Visitor Information.
What to See & Do.
Family-friendly Accommodation.
Family-friendly Dining.
6 The East.
Essentials.
Visitor Information.
What to See & Do.
Family-friendly Accommodation.
Family-friendly Dining.
7 Onwards to Spain.
Essentials.
Visitor Information.
What to See & Do.
Family-friendly Accommodation.
Family-friendly Dining.
8 The Alentejo.
Essentials.
What to See & Do.
Family-friendly Accommodation.
Family-friendly Dining.
Appendix: Useful Terms & Phrases.
Glossary.
Family Travel.
Responsible Tourism.
Useful Websites & Telephone Numbers.
Index.
