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ALGARVE (EAST) Bordering the South West of Spain, the Eastern Algarve is one of the newest tourism destinations in Portugal. Much investment has been put into this region over the last decade, and the fruits of this are now been seen, as it has rapidly grow in popularity to form a great tourism product. This area is rich in history and powerful in its natural beauty. One of the most spectacular Nature Reserves in Europe can be witnessed at the protected Nature Reserve of Ria Formosa, which is alive with indigenous species and offers spectacular scenery. Other popular tourist visits in this region include Tavira, where you can witness the remnants of a bygone era and marvel at the Roman Bridge, or Castro Marim, one of the last stops you before crossing the border to Spain. 53