Why stunning beaches, spectacular hikes, surfing and golf draw visitors to the Algarve all year round
Bathed in brilliant sunshine, washed by Atlantic surf, steeped in history and swimming with Portuguese character, the Algarve is an anytime destination, not just a summer escape. Indeed, the weather is even better for exploring once the hot blast of summer departs, and agreeably mild autumn temperatures settle over Portugal’s idyllic Atlantic coast.Of course, the beaches, golf courses and lip-smacking Portuguese cuisine – there’s so much more than just pastéis de nata – are here year-round, as are the salt-scented coastal villages and peaceful townships tucked away in the hills. And the legendary Algarve surf performs in every season, with the best of the breaks from November to April.With direct British Airways flights from London Gatwick, you can reach the Algarve in less than three hour...
