The Complete Algarve Self Drive (East and West Coast)

Algarve East, consisting of the cities Faro and Tavira as well as the resort towns of Altura and Monte Gordo, seamlessly combines relaxation with entertainment for a fun beach vacation that everyone in the family can enjoy. The old-world charm of Faro and Tavira is entrancing and can leave travelers wandering aimlessly down the beautiful cobbled streets of the medieval quarters. Altura and Monte Gordo are resorts that are just now being discovered by American tourists after decades serving vacationers from Europe.

Visit Faro Cathedral, Faro Marina, Igreja do Carmo, Igreja da Misericordia, Faro Island, Culatra Island, Cabo de Santa Maria, Barreta Island, Tavira Castle, Roman Bridge of Tavira, Praia da Altura, Monte Gordo Beach, and so much more!

Faro is the gateway to the Algarve, the region in Portugal most popular with tourists. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, the weather in Faro is postcard-perfect for enjoying fun in the sun and sightseeing. The town has been settled continuously since the fourth century, and that long, storied history can be seen from the marina to the cathedral.

Visit Faro Cathedral, Igreja do Carmo, Palacete Belmarco, Faro Island, Cabo de Santa Maria, Igreja da Misericordia, Arco da Vila, Arco da Repouso, Muralhas de Faro and so much more!

The cities and towns of Algarve West comprise some of the most-visited portions of Portugal, with domestic and international vacationers converging here for fun in the sun, great food and nightlife options, and lots of shopping. Once entering the Algarve region in Faro, you will head west and get the chance to visit the area's most popular destinations: these include the major cities of Quarteira, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao and Lagos, as well as the smaller coastal destinations of Vale do Lobo, Armacao de Pera, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Praia da Rocha, Alvor, Praia da Luz, and Sagres.

Enjoy Albufeira's Strip, Praia do Peneco, Zoomarine Algarve, Aqualand, Aquashow, Praia de Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura Beach, Casino Vilamoura, Carvoeiro Beach, Slide and Splash, Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, Praia da Rocha, Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar, Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira, Batata Beach, Ponta da Piedade, Praia da Luz, Cape Saint Vincent, Fortaleza de Sagres, and so much more!