Destination Golf Portugal 2016 * | Page 19

ALGARVE Situated in the extreme south of Portugal, the Algarve is one of Europe’s most popular haunts for holiday makers. The Algarve is one of the most unique places in the world - a coastal strip just over 150 Km (95 miles). It combines its natural environment and cultural heritage with the traditions of coastal towns picturesque fisherman villages. Many of these natural areas are protected and considered a world heritage by UNESCO. The region it’s among the best tourism destinations in the whole European continent. The Algarve is mostly considered a beach destination, ideal for nautical sports, with some of the best beaches for sailing, surfing and windsurfing. But it has many other hidden gems like its rural traditions and villages, popular for country walking and hiking. The region it’s also konwn for its many and popular golf courses. 17