Extending along around 150 km of Algarve coastline are some of the most beautiful, welcoming and safe beaches in the world. Inlets, cliffs, caves, rocky and wide sandy beaches, and clear, warm and peaceful waters are awaiting you for a trip of discovery and surprise.
An agreeable climate all year round (15º in winter and 30º in summer) and over 300 days of sun per year, offers a great way to enjoy the natural resources and surprising diversity of the landscape that make holidaying in the Algarve a unique experience.

But the Algarve’s Sotavento is much more than just beach. It is a region of experiences and sensations with some of the best golf courses in Europe, extreme sports, nature tourism, spas and cultural routes. By day or night, couples and families can do almost anything, or if you would prefer, you can do nothing at all and just relax completely.

Praia de Altura (Altura Beach): Surrounded by sand dunes, it is a beach of fine, white sand with warm, calm and clear water, providing all the necessary equipment for safety and fun in the sea, including canoes, pedalos, jet-bikes, jet-skis, windsurfers and kite-surfing for hire.
Cacela Velha: With its traces of Roman and Arabic occupation, Cacela Velha is the ideal place for those in search of peace, tranquillity and an unforgettable sunset. With a unique view over Ria Formosa, this little town is also known for its traditional cuisine.
Castro Marim: A historic town known for its architectural heritage and the Nature Reserve of Sapal de Castro Marim. Each year, at the end of August, Castro Marim is transformed into a medieval stage, to recreate the Middle Ages.

Monte Gordo: An international tourism centre with a wide beach, Monte Gordo also offers other leisure activities including a casino and a large number of bars and restaurants where you can appreciate the Algarve’s traditional cuisine with its wealth of fish and seafood.
Tavira: Dating back to the year 2000 BC, Tavira is a living museum with a very rich historical background. The Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, plus the hills and the beaches just add to this tourist city which is also known for its 37 churches.
Seville: The capital of Andalucía and the fourth largest city in Spain, Seville is full of life, colour, heritage, cuisine, festivals and a lively night life. It is the traditional city for flamenco, bull-fighting, bohemia and the popular, quaint neighbourhoods and also known for pure entertainment and adrenalin such as Isla Magica.

If your idea of a perfect holiday is a beach, a golf course, a spa, unspoilt nature, a trip through History, cuisine that wakens the senses, days of continuous surprise and total rest, then Algarve’s Sotavento awaits you.