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Algarve vacations: the wonders of southern Portugal
An Algarve trip has all the hallmarks of an idyllic beach vacation. Yes, Portugal’s southernmost region lures with its perpetual sunshine, golden sands and turquoise waters peeking behind ochre cliffs. But venture beyond the sea and discover a different Algarve—historic villages tucked in its hinterland, hiking trails that lead you to magnificent landscapes, world-class golf courses framed by spectacular scenery, and a stunning coastline with surprises you can only discover by boat.
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Flights to Algarve are easy to book with Air Transat. Before planning a trip, be sure to check the schedule below, as some routes may be seasonal.

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Beaches
Hunt for secret coves along the Algarve, where tall cliffs hide beaches like Amoreira, Monte Clérigo and Carrapateira. Surf’s up at Arrifana, Odeceixe and Amado, home to international surfing competitions. Dive inside a postcard at the stunning Marinha, Dona Ana and Porto de Mós beaches. Or plunge into aqua activities at Falésia, Salgados and Maria Luísa beaches.
Historic sites
Unearth clues to Faro Will open in a separate browser window ’s past in its walled old town. Uncover traces of Portugal’s extraordinary Age of Discoveries in Lagos. Discover the hilltop village of Cacela Velha and its Fortress of Cacela, from where you can soak up spectacular views of the sea. Explore the red-hued castle of Silves, the capital of the ancient Arab kingdom of Algarve, perched on a hill and presiding over fields of orange trees around the River Arade.

Golf
Tee off at Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course in Portimão, the first 18-hole course built in the Algarve, that’s equal parts challenging and beautiful. Play and soak up the scenery at the Royal Golf Course in Vale do Lobo, where three idyllic cliffs rise obliviously between the tee and the green. Or get your green on at Vale da Pinta, a rolling terrain with lakes and carob, fig, almond and olive trees.
Cruises
The towering cliffs of the Algarve hide secret caves and coves that you can only reach by sea. Cruise the scenic route between Albufeira and Benagil and hop off to explore the mysterious grottoes, such as the Benagil Sea Cave. Take a boat from Lagos and wind through the iconic rock formations of Ponta da Piedade. Or glide along the Ria Formosa in a traditional boat and explore the natural park teeming with wildlife.
Hiking
Walk through the Vicentine Coast Natural Park along the Castelejo Environmental Trail, across pine forest and shrubby vegetation like strawberry trees. Explore the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, which hugs the cliffs along the south coast and is intersected by seven watercourses that have carved seven valleys into the landscape. Hike the Don Quixote Trail in Cachopo amid cork oak groves and pine plantations, and marvel at the river whose shape and colour inspired its nickname: Blue Dragon.