"Algarve" Portugal by Bigs

Portugal Travel Guide: 19,502 reviews and 54,812 photos

Meet the sun and have fun in the south of Portugal! The region that called "Algarve" is full of beautiful beaches, interesting villages and cities. Rent a car and drive around, this place has far more too enjoy than the beaches!

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I have been there with a friend in the mid of October 96 and we were lucky to catch the last hot days of the year!!! It has been around 29 celsius each day, with cooler nights!

Follow my trip here on VT for now!

Last visit to Portugal: Oct 1996
Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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Beecee123 Jun 19, 2002 at 12:27 PM

Very helpful
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matcrazy1 Jun 2, 2002 at 4:05 AM

Wonderful contry! Great pics!
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MURRA Feb 21, 2002 at 12:12 PM

excellent photo work , good variety
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sabsi Jan 21, 2002 at 11:43 AM

der schnapps aus der algarve
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hayward68 Dec 31, 2001 at 7:44 AM

Great page! Happy New Year Bigs!
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montxito Oct 31, 2001 at 1:17 PM

Nice page and great pics!!!
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Tocco Sep 16, 2001 at 1:01 AM

great country, don`t like fish:)
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steventilly Sep 9, 2001 at 5:20 AM

Superb. Some great pics & good info
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AliJoe Sep 9, 2001 at 5:17 AM

Low thight so far...Very well coverage Birgit !!
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jgemini65 Aug 18, 2001 at 5:44 PM

Beautiful rock formations! Always a fav!