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Algarve Reviews

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A Fantastic Place To Have A Holiday

by Tinkerbell - Manchester

Date of stay: November 2009

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Holiday type:
Relaxation
Comments:
This is the perfect place for an out of season holiday. The weather is perfect, the beach and surrounding beaches are out of this world. Whilst I would not like to go here in the height of the season. Out of season it is just perfect and like paradise.
Useful Tips:
The other beaches, The Dockside Restaurant great for coffee and brandy with a gorgeous view. The farthest beach cafe on Praia Du Vou excellent for passing an hour or so watching beatiful waves crashing to the sea shore.
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Absolute bliss in the Algarve

by shaun murray - durham

Date of stay: October 2009

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Holiday type:
Relaxation
Comments:
Very relaxing and welcoming area of the algarve, Lots for families and couples of all ages.From the lively pubs and clubs to the golden sand beaches. good quality food at reasonable prices with a variety of activities i.e dolphin watching to water parks and zoo's.
Useful Tips:
Avoid the beggers and gypsy sellers around old town area definately hire a car to get around and search the internet for the best deals £80 for the week ! $10 to town from hotel in taxi but car makes travelling alot easier
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a good holiday

by jay - crewe

Date of stay: October 2009

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Holiday type:
Relaxation
Comments:
albufeira is a lovely place old town was my favourite have spent some money on area around beach putting in escalators and beach bars and toilets
Useful Tips:
portugal is generally hilly so you find yourself going up and down between hotel and beach, but there is a noddy train that goes between.
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Great holiday in Vale De Parra

by Stretton80 - Egham

Date of stay: September 2009

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Holiday type:
Relaxation
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I love the Algarve and have stayed in Vale De Parra 5 times now, it has the best beaches, the locals are friendly, the surrounding areas are lovely, the restaurants are lovely too. I will be going again, and again and again for my anual holidays.
Useful Tips:
If staying in Vale De Parra you should definitly try Casa De Carne restaurnat, and the Cabinitas bar. If you have a family try the Zoomarine great place for kids with added relaxation for the adults. Algarve shopping for all you need from high end clothes boutiques and general supermarkets. You must check out a few of the beaches, Gale, Castelo etc all very beautiful.
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On the beach staff was very helpfull, booked last minute.

by michaela - basildon

Date of stay: May 2009

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Holiday type:
Family
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Destination was great, just what we wanted a last minute break away, food was good in the hotel staff were freindly and good with the children, Beaches was a bit of a walk but we like to walk so that was not a problem.
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not suitable for someone that does not like a walk.
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best holiday yet!

by Elaine - Dundee

Date of stay: June 2009

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Holiday type:
Family
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Fantastic destination. Superb food, fantastic clean, golden beaches, friendly people, marvelous water parks. Have been coming here for the past 9 years normally twice a year - been in Feb, March, April, October and November but June has been the best so far. Lovely to see the streets so busy with families promenading in the evenings, interesting street entertainers and nik nak stalls. Also the cost of living definitely giving a better deal than previously. A euro a pint can't be bad!Wish I was there now. Night life can go on as late as you want with plenty of lively bars for partiers. Good local bus service to lovely fishing village of Alvor (also home of the Irish Bar!) and Portimao which is great for upmarket shopping - especially shoes. Although there is a euro shop - the equivilant of our pound shop!
Useful Tips:
Slide and splash a must for kids, zoo worth a visit and jeep safari an exciting but bumpy ride
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was so so nice....you are the best and cheap....

by Justyna - Chichester

Date of stay: October 2008

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Holiday type:
Active
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I cant say much realy...becouse was so nice...need to see nothing else to say....
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budget paradise

by helder - Lisboa

Date of stay: August 2009

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Holiday type:
Family
Comments:
wonderful,night life marvellous,people 5 stars.
Useful Tips:
beaches, night life, food, sight seeing
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Lovely Place

by Maggie - Westerham

Date of stay: February 2009

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Holiday type:
Family
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Fantasic for out of season, lovely warm days but slightly cooler in the February evening. Lots of bars and restaurants to try. Beach lovely and sandy and not crowded. Would recommend at this time of the year.
Useful Tips:
Is hilly, so if you aren't too mobile, check where your hotel is.
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Albufeira

by Juicy - Aylesbury

Date of stay: June 2009

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Holiday type:
Relaxation
Comments:
It was a lovely place for a relaxing holiday but there was also the opportunity to go out clubbing etc if wanted. A good destination for all types of holiday maker. The people were really friendly and it was generally quite cheap to eat and drink there. Would definitely go again!!
Useful Tips:
Where we were situated was quite hilly so if you are not very mobile (or just a bit lazy) its not ideal. However, a taxi from the town centre to the top of the hill was relatively cheap at around €3-€4
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