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The Algarve is the southernmost region of continental Portugal. It has an area of approx. 5,000 km2 and incorporates 16 municipalities (called concelhos or municípios in Portuguese).

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The region has its administrative center in the city of Faro, where both the region's international airport and public university, the University of Algarve, are located. The region is subdivided into two zones, one to the West (Barlavento) and another to the East (Sotavento). Tourism and related activities are extensive and make up the greatest part of the Algarve's summer economy. Production of food which includes fish and other seafood, different types of fruit, vegetables as well as wine and cork are also economically important in the region.

 

There is also no shortage of high-quality beaches. The sand stretches as far as the eye can see, framed by golden cliffs, small islands that mark the border between the Ria Formosa and the sea. The sea is usually calm and relatively warm and invites you to go for long swims or enjoy water sports. And then there are the mountains and the Algarve hinterland where people live in relative harmony with nature and cultivate traditions that they are happy to share with visitors.

 

Renowned for an easy and relaxed lifestyle, over 360 days of sunshine, a high feeling of safety and security for both residents and tourists and a still relatively low cost of living ... all these elements make the Algarve a perfect place to live!