As you travel across the Algarve, amidst its hills and plains filled with places of great ecological interest, rich in biodiversity and ecosystems, you will feel as though you are passing through an area full of different traditions, unchanged for many centuries. The handicraft is skillfully manufactured by the local craftsmen, who make use of longstanding, ancestral techniques and produce an excellent range of pottery, woven baskets, copper and brass articles, or other pieces made of linen and jute. The region is an extensive and pleasant one, with a Mediterranean climate, marked by the smell of the sea at low tide and the scent of wild flowers.
Only a step away from the tranquil peace of the inland region is the excitement of the Algarve nightlife. Bars, discos, marinas and casinos guarantee visitors the very best kind of merrymaking. The region's built heritage is something you cannot afford to miss. The architecture of the whitewashed houses, with their brightly-colored moldings and remarkably beautiful chimneys, the church belfries and the museums, all reveal particular memories of the ancestors of the Algarve people and help to make this such a special destination.
Also to be recommended is the range of outdoor sports that are available, whether you're playing golf on lush green courses or enjoying some physical exercise at some of the region's excellent facilities, whether you're on the coast or perhaps up in the hills, where, after the rigors of winter and even before the first signs of spring, the land is covered in a pinkish white blanket, produced by the blossom of the almond-trees scattered across the horizon.
Set right in the heart of Lagos, the Tivoli Lagos epitomises the Algarve culture, with the designs of Maria José Salavisa on the blue and white corridors that link the rooms, patios, restaurants and bar.
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The all-suite hotel Tivoli Marina Portimão offers 196 air-conditioned suites with plenty of space and either a sea or pool view. Here, near the sea and the Marina Portimão, a weekend seems to go by very quickly and family holidays are full of fun and relaxation.
Located in the picturesque town of Carvoeiro, this amazing four-star hotel Tivoli Carvoeiro is ideal for beach holidays or business meetings. Set on a cliff top at Praia Vale Covo, the rooms of this crescent shaped resort are the perfect setting for congresses and special banquets.
Surrounded by the famous marina and a private beach, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura at Marina de Vilamoura sets the standard for luxurytourism in the Algarve. It is part of the WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection.
Hotel Algarve Casino offers refined comfort and total relaxation beside a sandy beach in Praia da Rocha in the heart of the Algarve. Perfect for business travellers, leisure or golf holidays, luxury comes naturally at the Hotel Algarve Casino.
