best place to stay in the Algarve and yet avoid the crowds
Sep 18th, 2013, 03:02 PM
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best place to stay in the Algarve and yet avoid the crowds
any recommendations of favorite algarve towns that aren't overrun by tourists in June. we are more interested in history (Henry the Navigator) and natural beauty than casinos or jet setting. thanks
Sep 18th, 2013, 11:14 PM
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To avoid crowds you have to head west of Pria de Rocha area. There are small town as you head west from there. Realize that your choice of accommodations will be more limited but you will find it quieter and more natural. You might like Salema. If you have a car drive a bit up the western Algarve coast stopping at the small towns as you go.
Sep 19th, 2013, 05:39 AM
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<i>lowcountrycarol on Sep 19, 13 at 3:16am
Another thought. July and August are the most heavily tourists months so you may not find it as overrun as you are thinking.</i>
Ditto. June is pre-season. In July you won't find a bed available.
Another thought. July and August are the most heavily tourists months so you may not find it as overrun as you are thinking.</i>
Ditto. June is pre-season. In July you won't find a bed available.
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We went to Benagil in June---fantastic! Here's a review on Trip Advisor I wrote about where we stayed - http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUse...t_Algarve.html
We loved it so much that we're going back. Benagil is in an ideal location, with easy access to the 'hotspots' if that's what you're after, but peaceful and stunningly beautiful...what's not to like.
We loved it so much that we're going back. Benagil is in an ideal location, with easy access to the 'hotspots' if that's what you're after, but peaceful and stunningly beautiful...what's not to like.
