Portugal’s Top Beach Cities of the Algarve Region

Known as the “California” of Portugal, Algarve is a Unique Coastal Jewel.

Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal is undoubtedly the most touristic attraction in Portugal and the top destination for someone looking to have a perfect holiday with idllyc temperatures, sandy beaches and various beach activities!

It’s known as the “California” of Portugal by the tourists because of its fig trees, orange groves and almond trees in blossom. This region is also the most verdant and fertile. The southern coastline consists of a long stretch of fabulous sandy beaches, broken up by extraordinary rugged cliffs and fantastic grottoes. Come to discover what each principality city in this region has to offer you and if you think it’s too early to think about the summer remember, that this jewel of a region with remnants of Moorish architecture and white-washed houses books up fast. Here are HostelsClub’s top recommendations for the Algarve Region:

Albufeira

Let’s start with Albufeira - the gateway to Algarve from the seaside. Albufeira is considered the capital of tourism in Portugal because the region has a coastline of about 30 km long, distributed over 23 beaches and crystal clear water. Aside from having a mild climate and natural beauty, there are a variety of activities to take part in, from golfing, sun-bathing, windsurfing, horseback riding, or simply to walk along the narrow streets to get a taste of the taste of the colorful city. A few miles out, you can visit, Zoomarine – Albufeira, one of the most popular theme parks in the Algarve. It is located on the outskirts of Albufeira and is a mixture of a marine centre, zoo and amusement park. In the evening, you can go to at the famous “Strip” (or 'Rua da Oura') located near the Montechoro section of Albufeira, full of bars and great nightlife which is full of young tourists. Book now your hostel in Albufeira today!

Lagos

Lagos is synonymous with tourism, characterized by having the most beautiful beaches in Europe and fabulous golf courses. Lagos is a small town full of light and life, covered with tourists but it is a city full of activities as well. For example, the party of Batata (Praia da Batata), is an amazing beach party where hundreds of people come to Lagos to party with good DJs and people that come from all over Portugal during the summer season. Not to mention, there are also the night swims which are fantastic. During the day, you can enjoy games of volleyball, music, dance, eat a good fish in the wonderful restaurants on the beach, and eat the famous ' bolas de Berlim'. To go to Algarve and not eat a bolas de berlim (a sweet pastry with cream or custard filling), is like going to 'Rome and not seeing the Pope'! This city breathes heat, sun, beach, fun and mainly breathes “summer”. It’s the perfect destination for your summer vacation; do not hesitate to book one of our hostels in Lagos today!

Portimão

Finally we present to you the city of Portimão. This is also one of the most visited coastal cities to visit in Portugal. It is famous for its beaches covered with rocks with fancy shapes and the caves they’ve formed. On top of that natural beauty, Portimão has amazings festivals in the middle of the beaches. If water sports fascinates you this is perfect place to experiment, or just to see the international contest of the Formula 1 race on water! The summer will be covered with such activities and events in Portimão, starting with the music festivals and ending with scuba and boats trips in the caves. Every year there is the world beach soccer tournament held in Portimão that is attended by hundreds of fans. Praia da Rocha is the most famous beach of Portimão and Algarve. It is famous for the amazing nature scene it offers. Among the many activities you can rent the so-called, “gaivota” which is a kind of pedal boat or go for a walk enjoying the sea, or you can simply relax sunbathing until you bronze to prepare for the night dancing on the beach. We encourage everyone to come to Praia da Rocha on your next visit to Portugal!