The Algarve is famous for quality golf and with over 40 courses in a 200-mile area, there is something to suit every mood. With excellent year round access to Faro international airport from Europe and all courses within an hour or so from here, getting to them is also very easy.

Serious and hobby golfers alike will not be disappointed. The Algarve has attracted golf tourists for years and the facilities are mature and very well maintained.

The fabulous summer weather and dramatic scenery for which the region is renowned are perfectly combined with warm winters to make year round golf a pleasure - high golf season is from late autumn to late spring.

In addition to golf, the white sand beaches along the entire length of the Algarve coastline are beautiful and rated amongst the best in Europe. Most have the “Blue Flag” classification, awarded for the highest standards of cleanliness.

At the Western end the landscape is rugged and breathtaking and in addition to golf is fantastic for sailing and water sports. The Eastern and Spanish Algarve is the most sheltered part of this Atlantic coastline and the sea in the region is shallow, safe and warm for swimming all year.

Unlike the Costas of Mediterranean Spain there are still miles of completely unspoilt coastline. The Portuguese authorities are very conservative and strict planning regulations mean that over development will never be repeated here.

In general, you will find that the Algarve, with its warm climate, reasonably priced restaurants, breathtaking scenery, friendly people and excellent golf courses all combine to make it an ideal place for a holiday home.