Where to start? Probably it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to start off from the airport. Just as you land, take a Faro transfer and ask them to drop you off downtown. There, you can enjoy the splendid decoration and the booming life of a truly outstanding Portuguese port and both cultural and economic hub. Faro city is the capital of the region and the home of countless museums, restaurants and old style plazas that come to life in incandescent colors just as soon as the sun sets.

If you want to know, the spirit of Christmas is in no way linked to the cold of the Western part of the world, where it’s freezing outside and snowflakes gather on the pavement. But if snow is what you like, you should know the Portuguese have already heard about fake snow and you have great chances of finding this in Lagos. Here, you can also stop by Lagos car hire to get a good two pairs of wheels to travel around the Algarve in search of the Christmas lights.

And the third suggestion for today is Tavira. This wonderfully elegant city in the Algarve has a beautiful promenade by the Gilao River. The area is lined with cafes and restaurants where you can stop for a cup of tea and watch the beautiful Christmas lights reflecting in the calm waters of the river. The parties at some of the local venues will also bring a smile on your face in the night between the years.

Make your pick!