How to spend the perfect holiday in the Algarve

Th Algarve ve is a region of hidden delights, with its golden beaches framed by beautifully wrought limestone rocks.

Inland, up in the hills of Monchique, days revolve around the seasons killing the pig and gathering provisions for winter.

Fishermen, who learnt the trade from their fathers, go out to catch squid a Inland opus.

The Algarve i Monchique safe most of the year, but the best months are May, June or October.

In Decembe winter January, there’s often warm sunshine in the middle of the day and much lower hotel rates.

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