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Holidays to the Algarve step up to the plate in every department. In beach terms, the place is like royalty, and the supporting cast of fairways and family attractions is on the money, too.

Family ingredients

It’s impossible to pick fault with the Algarve’s kid-friendly CV. Every beach worth its salt comes with a full roster of watersports, and the eating out scene juggles home favourites with Portuguese seafood and fiery piri-piri chicken. Theme and waterparks are in good supply, and there are go-karting tracks, zoos and little and large golf courses. The whole lot’s propped up by a spread of family-focused hotels.

Five-star sands

Blue Flags are given out like hot cakes in these parts, and it’s easy to see why when you eye up the sandy beaches. These chunky, wave-lapped waterfronts are easily the Algarve’s forte. Lively Albufeira’s got more than 10 accredited stretches around it, plus enough bars and restaurants to keep you hanging around once the sun’s gone down. Elsewhere, Praia da Rocha, Gale and Olhos d’Agua all earn their Blue Flag stripes, too.

Little-known neighbours

Let the front-runners drift out of focus, and the Algarve’s second tier of seaside towns comes to the fore. They’re not your standard package holiday haunts, either. Take the fishing village of Alvor, which has stuck with its traditional image. Cobbled streets lead down to golden sands where you could hear a penny drop, and bumpy rock formations poke up from the shore and shallows.

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Acoteias holidays are a delicious mix of fresh seafood, traditional tavernas and pristine beaches on a golden stretch of coastline.

With a pick of beaches, a cutesy old town and a party-‘til-dawn strip, Albufeira holidays get a big tick in every box.

With an enchanting combination of natural good looks and small village charm, Alte holidays are sure to steal your heart.

Alvor holidays walk a tightrope between traditional and 21st-century, with cobbled lanes leading down to a smart harbour and a crowd-pleasing beach.

Home to one of the Algarve's biggest beaches, Armacao de Pera holidays offer seaside fun, authentic restaurants and laidback nightlife.

With its golden beaches, lush golf course and proximity to popular coastal hotspots, Balaia holidays are an ideal Algarve getaway.

Holidays to Carvoeiro combine unspoiled beaches, picturesque cliff walks and traditional village charm for a blissfully laidback Algarve experience.

Holidays to Faro provide the perfect balance between exploring and relaxation.

With a waterfront setting, traditional charm and fresh seafood, Ferragudo holidays promise relaxation and plenty of beach time.

Portuguese restaurants, lush vineyards and beach picnics make holidays to Guia ones to remember.

Holidays to Lagos combine beachside relaxation, rugged adventures and fascinating culture for the full Algarve experience.

With forest-covered mountains, pretty towns and nearby shores, holidays to Monchique promise a mix of outdoor adventure and relaxation.

You've got the best of beach and natural beauty to get your teeth into on holidays to Monte Gordo.

Olhos d'Agua holidays are all about life in the slow lane. This quaint fishing village is so laidback it's practically horizontal.

Porches holidays deliver library-level peace and quiet, with a couple of noisier neighbours a short hop away.

Sweeping beaches, golden sunsets and waterfront cafés are all part of the deal when it comes to Portimao holidays.

Holidays to Praia da Gale showcase some of the best of the Algarve, with golden sands and turquoise waters.

Holidays to Praia da Luz serve up the best of southern Portugal, with watersports, sandy beaches and lively bars aplenty.

Holidays to Praia d'Oura offer up a quiet slice of the Algarve's sun-kissed coast, with lively Albufeira just a stone's throw away.

Holidays to Praia da Rocha promise the Algarve at its best, from sweeping sands and seafront eateries, to lively bars and clubs.

Praia do Vau holidays showcase the Algarve at its most authentic, with friendly family-run restaurants and natural beauty on its doorstep.

Holidays to Praia Dos Salgados set you up for family days out, and put a four mile-long beach on your doorstep.

Quarteira holidays are all about Portugal's simple pleasures, including sandy beaches, authentic dishes and palm trees blowing in the ocean breeze.

Holidays to Salema check all the boxes for a dreamy Algarve getaway, including sunshine, seclusion and bucketloads of sand.

Holidays to Sao Joao let you be as relaxed or as active as you like. You've got a lively beach, a charming old town, and late-night haunts all within striking distance.

Holidays to Sao Rafael provide all the beauty of the Algarve in a peaceful setting, with lively Albufeira just around the corner.

Holidays to Tavira remind you what Portugal's Algarve does best – golden-sand beaches and world-class golf.

With activities, culture and beaches right on the doorstep, holidays to Vilamoura deliver all the magic of a classic Algarve getaway.

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