Marco Polo Pocket Guide Algarve: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore the Algarve with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in this southern area of Portugal. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful region has to offer... Glorious, clear sea, fresh air, azure skies, heavenly beaches, natural bays, sheltered coves, rocky cliffs, islands and a subtropical climate: this southern tip of Portugal ticks all the boxes for a picture-perfect holiday. Let Marco Polo Algarve guide you around this beautiful region. Your Marco Polo Algarve Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the region from clifftop walks, to dolphin watching to a romantic night in a windmill. Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' the Algarve experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of the Algarve. Experience the region's beaches and cliffs, the most beautiful cities, harbours and even an old merchant's route. Algarve in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Algarve includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip. Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Portuguese phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Algarve to show you around this fabulous region. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything the Algarve has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.
Marco Polo was the original, trailblazing 'tourist'. Born around 1254 into a wealthy Venetian merchant family, at the age of 17 he embarked on an epic journey to Asia and was one of the first westerners to visit China. When he returned he recorded his extensive travels by publishing a book which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China, possibly the first 'travel guide' ever published! It is this pioneering spirit that drives us at Marco Polo to provide the best guides and maps to help you explore the world. We hope our guides and maps will inspire you to set off on your own adventures. Marcopologuides.com
36 Regional Overview 38 The Sotavento 42 Faro 48 Around Faro 49 Olhao 52 Around Olhao 53 Tavira 57 Around Tavira 59 Vila Real de Santo Antonio Around Vila Real de Santo 61 Antonio 64 The Barlavento 68 Lagos 74 Around Lagos 76 Albufeira 80 Around Albufeira 84 Portimao 90 Around Portimao 94 The West Coast 98 Sagres 101 Around Sagres 102 Aljezur 105 Around Aljezur 108 The Hinterland 112 Silves 115 Around Silves 115 Monchique 119 Around Monchique 120 Loule 124 Around Loule
