West Algarve

Cities of importance in the Western part of the Algarve are Lagoa, Portimão and Lagos. Lagoa is a fast growing municipality. The village Carvoeiro and the very polular holiday village Armação de Pêra with many apartments and the flat and sandy beaches, inviting you to a healthy stroll form part of this municipality.

The big city Portimão really has all facilities, even a modern hospital and a private hospital in the neighbouring Alvor. Portimão is situated on the Arade river with the cantilever bridge, opposite the lovely fisherman’s village Ferragudo and with the adjoining holiday resort Praia da Rocha.

For many years the most Western part of the Algave has been left untouched/unwanted but now that the A22 highway has made the area accessible , this part of the Algarve is very popular, also because the very reasonable prices of luxury villas and apartments.

Now also the village Aljezur can be reached within one hour from the Faro airport and there is a grest demand on villas in resorts like Vale da Telha, where prices are comparably low. The magnificent and rough rock formations of the West coast give a special charm to the area and villages like Sagres, Vila do Bispo and Budens which offer many a luxury villa or apartment.

The historic town Lagos really offers all you can expect from a city near to your holiday destination, like shops, restaurants and luxury Golf resorts like Boa Vista Golf, Parque da Floresta and Palmares which not only offer you a sporty relaxation but also on-site villas and townhouses at competitive prices.