Beaches
The Algarve has some of the most dramatic and beautiful beaches in Europe. There are the long flat sandy beaches, several kilometres long, with a few hundred metres of sand between the water and the back of the beach. If you prefer the drama of smaller beaches and coves, carved out of the sand stone with spectacular cliffs, and crystal clear water, then there are plenty to choose from. There are also a many very secluded coves with beautiful beaches, that are accessable only by boat. Half an hour along the cost to Lagos, and further west, you can hire surf boards and test your skill in the Atlantic surf.