Reasons to visit or move to the Algarve
The Portuguese coast by the Atlantic Ocean sees thousands of new visitors each season and they can confirm that there are plenty of reasons to visit or move to the Algarve.
The mild, warm weather of the Algarve makes summers very pleasant and rarely overly hot. On the other hand, springs are also warmer than in other parts of the world and summer lasts well into September, so the “summer season” begins somewhere at the beginning of May and lasts until mid or late September.
Named “the ultimate international golf destination” on more than one occasion, the Algarve houses some of the best golf courses in the world and great golfing facilities. Faro, Quinta do Lago, Sagres, Albufeira and Vilamoura are all places where you can perform your favorite sport, while the Algarve golf transfers service can help you get from your location to the address in no time.
The currency in Portugal is Euro and if you need to make a call to Portugal, use the country code 00351.
Above all, the Algarve is a seaside destination. Cities like Lagos, Portimao, Albufeira and even the region’s capital city, Faro, have outstanding beaches and watersports facilities.
Over the last years, Western European seniors have chosen Portugal as their retreat haven. This is mainly because of the real estate boom of a few years ago and because the cost of living in Portugal is considerably lower than, for instance, in England or France. What is more, Portugal is very “foreigner-friendly”. The Portuguese Golden Visa, a residence and citizenship program launched by Portugal, is widely regarded as the best in Europe.
The best way to travel inside the region of Algarve is by car. The option of public transportation is also appealing, but summers are quite crowded and trams and trains are a bit time consuming. If you need a transfer, you can count on Faro airport transfers, while there are all inclusive Algarve car rental companies that can provide a great car for hire.
