Algarve

The south of Portugal is without a doubt one of Europe's sunniest and favorite vacation spots. It is well known for its endless golden sandy beaches, excellent year-round climate and wide selection of entertainment, which offer everything you need for an ideal Destination Wedding.

The Algarve runs west to east across the lower tip of Portugal, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Spanish border. Here you can find nearly 100 golden sandy beaches and crystal clear Mediterranean waters with surprisingly warm sea temperatures even in the winter months. Your days can be packed with fun activities like water sports, playing golf at some of the best golf courses in Europe or visiting ancient Roman ruins and museums. While your nights can be spent at exciting nightclubs, fabulous casinos, luxury wining and dining complete with the freshest fish and seafood or simply enjoying the moonlight in one of the many sea side open-air cafés.

This region is truly a perfect destination for leisure and romance. Its spectacular resorts, friendly and hospitable people, marvelous climate, unique shops, exciting nightlife, water sports and superb golfing ensure something for all your wedding guests.

Doesn’t the romantic Algarve sound like the perfect location for your Wedding Reception?

Must-see towns in this region include:Albufeira – Charming town with narrow streets and whitewashed houses that overlook the tourist filled beaches with vibrant typical fishing boats. Here you can find shops, bars, cafés and restaurants on almost every corner.

Armação de Pera – This town’s architecture maintains the typical Algarve/Moorish traces. Here you can find excellent beaches, a fun nightlife and delicious regional restaurants.

Faro –- The capital of the Algarve, a lovely medieval walled city with several luxury hotels, fine dining and many monuments and museums to visit. This romantic city has it all, whether you prefer gorgeous renaissance churches and Roman ruins or ultra modern discotheques, complete with ample terraces that overlook the gorgeous sandy beaches.

Lagos –- Surrounded by Vth century walls and especially known for its rock-enclosed beaches and spectacular oceanfront restaurants. The Marina has some of the clearest water, making Lagos a diver or snorkeler’s dream.

Portimão – Stunning golden beaches framed by tall sea cliffs and rocks. Nowadays, this ancient fishing town has a very cosmopolitan atmosphere with lots of international tourists.

Sagres – The south-western tip of Europe, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, and where Prince Henry the Navigator set up a school of navigation almost 5 centuries ago. This town played a fundamental role in the Portuguese Maritime Discoveries.

Tavira – This picturesque town offers stunning views of the Gilão River and its romantic Roman bridge. Its inviting beaches, typical roofs and chimneys, not to mention the beautiful natural island of Tavira are truly memorable sights.

Vale de Lobo – The largest luxury resort in Portugal, maintaining its position as one of the leading luxury resorts in Europe. It is world-renown for its sophisticated atmosphere with Europe's finest golf, beaches and spas.

Vilamoura – This is a modern, tourist complex where everything has been planned and designed for the ultimate vacation. A large variety of facilities including luxurious hotels, casinos, spectacular restaurants, a wide selection of water sports, dozens of first-class golf courses, and an amazing nightlife that continues into the wee hours of the morning.

Regional Gastronomy:

Fresh seafood including clams, squid, octopus, cuttlefish and seafood soup. Snails are also a very popular appetizer here. Marzipan pastries shaped like fruits are the most famous regional sweets. International cuisine is also becoming more and more popular due to the expanding tourism industry.

Regional Handicrafts:

Baskets and straw hats, decorative earthenware, lace and embroidery, wicker objects, wood objects.