Algarve Beachside Holidays Resorts
Algarve is one of the most popular holiday destinations in all of Portugal. You will find every traveler heading to Algarve as it is one place no tourist should miss while on a tour of best beach resorts and destinations. Algarve offers over 100 miles of pristine sandy beaches and azure blue waters. These beaches are well known for year round bright sunshine which makes it possible for tourists to visit the place all round the year and lap up the sunshine.
Small private beaches and isolated coves which offer view of steep cliffs and rugged hill sides to vast expanses of rambling while sandy beaches which stretch for all far as the eye can see. All filled with sparkling clean golden sand and fresh and clear Atlantic Ocean which every tourist or traveler will wish to bathe in its warm and refreshing waters. Algarve is not short of beach side hotels and beach resorts. A number of resorts and hotels have come up along the coast line which not only offers luxurious accommodation but spectacular scenery and economical rates to the discerning traveler and tourist.
There are two official nudist beaches in Algarve. Though there are many other beaches which are well known for being nudist, there are only two which are official. Due to its coastline which offers privacy and solitude it is not surprising that there are so many nudist beaches which flourish along the length of the coves and inlets running along the never ending and far reaching coast line. The two official nudist beaches are Adegas beach in Odeceixe on the west coast of Algarve and Praia do Homem Nu in the east cost of the city. Both these beaches are obviously great tourist attractions.
There are officially also two or three gay beaches in Algarve. Cavalo Perto, Praia Grande and Quinta do Lago and Fara Island are three which are officially declared to be gay beaches. Sea waters around the beaches and coves are safe and secure for swimming and water sports but one should pay close attention to all signs which are put up on the beaches to warn swimmers and tourists who are not aware of the dangers of the waters in the area. Different colored flags denote safe and unsafe places where tourists can venture into the water.
Algarve is well known for its outdoor sports activities which attract many tourists. Water sports are very popular and surfing and waterskiing can be enjoyed. Golf is a popular sport as the city is well known for its well maintained and luxurious golf courses. The Portuguese love dancing and nightlife if of prime importance to the people of Portugal. One around of the many night clubs and discos around you will hear strains of popular music being played. Night life is popular and rampant and you will find pubs, clubs and discos dotting the roads of Algarve each full of tourists and locals dancing the night away. Karaoke night and dancing goes on till the early hours with enthusiastic guests not wanting to leave the place.