Family Fun with a Laid-Back Vibe Makes an Algarve Holiday.

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Those looking for sun, sea, sand and fun by the bucket load should look no further than one of our Algarve holidays.

A great place to bring the family, there are over a hundred fantastic beaches, many family friendly restaurants and hospitable locals wherever you go. The towns are abuzz with character and charm, but relatively quiet at the same time making for some seductively relaxing resorts.

Those looking for an injection of activity into their holiday will not be at a loss in the Algarve, however, with many golf clubs and sports centers spanning the south coast, ranging widely in terms of facilities, price and accessibility.

The weather being the best in all of Portugal (expect average highs of around 30 degrees in the summer months) an Algarve holiday is one that the whole family would be mad to pass up.

Our Holiday Destinations in the Algarve

Most resorts are very accommodating of family groups, seemingly encompassing them as their core demographic, although some such as Albufeira go the extra mile to provide for groups of young people looking for a vibrant nightlife. Take a look at our deals for:

Albufeira Holidays

Praia Da Rocha Holidays

Vilamoura Holidays

Other Algarve resorts

Other Portugal holiday destinations

Algarve

Currency

Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques.

Time

Local time is GMT +1
(GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Language

Portuguese is the official language, but English is widely spoken and understood.

Electricty

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz.
Round two-pin plugs are used.

Algarve Climate

The weather in the Algarve attracts huge numbers of tourists every year, with this popular region in southern Portugal enjoying long dry summers with high temperatures, and mild winters with limited rainfall. Although the Algarve sits on the Atlantic, and not the Mediterranean, it boasts over 3,000 hours of sun every year, making it one of the sunniest places in Europe, and an ideal climate for sun-seekers and beach-lovers.

Tipping

Service charges are usually added to hotel and restaurant bills, otherwise it is customary to leave a 10% tip. Bar staff and taxi drivers also expect tips, which usually entails rounding up of the bill to the nearest Euro.

Communications

The international access code for Portugal is +351. There are no area or city codes required. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).