The Algarve  

Boasting some of Europe 's most beautiful beaches and over 300 days of sunshine annually, it's no wonder that Portugal is being called the ‘California of Europe'. The warmth and sunshine are conducive to the relaxed pace of the Algarvian lifestyle, which can be observed in the many fishing villages along the coast. To travel beyond the ochre coloured cliffs inland is like taking a step back in time where life ambles along much as it has for centuries. The relatively short flight from most European countries into Faro International Airport makes the Algarve an ideal destination for short breaks.