Late Summer and Autumn Algarve Breaks – With Truly Algarve

Unlike some other resort locations, the Algarve is an excellent holiday destination for late summer and autumn breaks, especially if you fancy packing your clubs. The greens and fairways are always in great condition since they are worked on all year round, the fees are reduced making a round of golf great value as well as great fun and the weather is a very pleasant 15°-19°C.

It may perhaps be a little to chilly to swim in the ocean but you can still laze around on the beach or the pool and enjoy 5 or 6 hours of very warm and unbroken sunshine, with all the beach bars and restaurants at your disposal.

At this time of year you'll find the delightful villages and towns of the Algarve offering just as warm a welcome as they do in the height of summer. Less crowded and with fewer children since most of them are back at school, you’ll find the emphasis shifts from mass appeal to a relaxed, more service oriented approach. Shop keepers, bar owners and restaurateurs are happier to take time out to welcome and talk to their guests and the whole area takes on a more laid back and contented feel.

Another advantage of coming away slightly later in the year is that sporting activities of all sorts are more widely available, especially if you choose to visit one of the larger resorts like Albufeira, Lagos or Vilamoura, here you can have your pick of the restaurants, cinemas and clubs and enjoy a still very lively nightlife.

Great Late Summer and Autumn Destinations

Albufeira

Albufeira on the coast of central Algarve is an extremely popular destination amongst holidaymakers and 2^nd home owners from the UK and Europe and a visit to this beautiful old town, particularly in late summer will quickly reveal why so many find it such an appealing destination. Just a short drive from Faro international airport it is the ideal location for a relaxing end of summer break.

Albufeira is sunny all year round, vibrant and lively, it can also peaceful and romantic. In late summer it is a relaxed haven, the crowds have all but disappeared and the children have returned to school leaving Albufeira to relax into its naturally idyllic pace. The town is all things to all people it caters for families, couples and groups of friends looking for plenty to do combined with great beaches.

Lagos

Lagos on the western side of the Algarve has something to offer everyone. It is an ideal family holiday destination, catering for people of all ages. Lagos can trace its roots back 4000 years and has always had connections with the sea, it was these connections that bought great wealth to the town from North Africa some 500 years ago.

Lagos is brimming with historical artefacts and statues commemorate great figures from its past but Lagos is not all about the past. It is a lively town with many attractions taking place around its central square. The Praca de Gil Eanes regularly plays host to Portuguese football which is played out on big screens in the town centre. The Portuguese are a passionate people and this is as true of their sport as it is anything else, so you’ll often find the town square filled with people enjoying the sport and other entertainments laid on by the nearby restaurants and bars.

Vilamoura

To really experience luxury on the Algarve, Vilamoura is the place to come. It is among the largest private tourist resorts in Europe but don’t let size put you off. This delightful town features some of the most luxurious hotels, villas and apartments in the Algarve, all set in glorious scenery with views over golf courses, the town, the marina or coast.

Vilamoura is a hive of activity featuring many quality restaurants and trendy bars. There is a wealth of designer clothing on offer here and the marina has to be seen to be believed. It can berth up to 1000 boats and many of the craft that are moored here are very special indeed.

The town and the marina in particular, come alive of an evening with the bars and restaurants opening themselves up to embrace the warm night air. Later in the evening the clubs open their doors but these are not the clubs of Ayia Napa or Ibiza, they are nocturnal venues for a more discerning, genteel crowd.

We have highlighted just three of the many wonderful destinations on offer in the Algarve and know that you will be delighted with a stay at any one of them but, wherever you choose to take your late summer holiday or autumn in the Algarve, you are assured of great weather, golf, food, entertainment and a fabulous time whether you come here as a couple, a group of friends or a family.

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