Alvor

This quaint old fishing village sits on the edge of a wide bay with a scenic lagoon. There's a superb array of fish restaurants, cafes and bars dotted around the waterside, as well as a warren of little back streets to explore. The main sandy beach at Praia da Alvor is fringed by dunes and is beautifully clean and a peaceful atmosphere abounds. Alvor is situated towards the western end of the Algarve. Nearby Praia da Rocha provides a choice of lively bars and there are also several golf courses nearby, including Palmares, Penina and Alto Golf.