Algarve Mini Guide
The name Algarve comes from Arabic word which means ‘west’ but the Algarve is in fact a coastal area on the south coast of Portugal with the Mediterranean Sea.
Every year thousands of European tourists flock to the beach resorts of the Algarve (in fact these visitors more than double the population of the area every summer), and many of them are German, Dutch, Irish and English.
Holiday makers who choose the Algarve are usually influenced by the pretty beaches which are great for water sports and which are surrounded by many world class golf courses.
Swimming conditions in the Algarve are very safe for children and the agreeable Mediterranean climate guarantees a pleasant holiday for all types of visitors. Temperatures in the Algarve get up to about 30 degrees Celsius between June and September.
There are many picturesque fishing villages which can be visited along the Algarve with the aid of a vehicle and they have lots of excellent seafood restaurants where you can try the freshly caught fish. Sardines and soles in particular are a local delicacy of the Algarve.
The restaurants and bars of the Algarve also serve plenty of great red and white wine as well as the local speciality drinks of port and sherry.
The Algarve is best explored by car, especially if you want to head up into the mountainous Monchique area which is more than 900 metres high but easily accessible with a four by four vehicle.
You can also use your off road rental to get to the Formosa nature reserve where there are some interesting bird and plant species to be seen.
Faro is the capital of the Algarve area and Faro international airport is the ideal starting point for your journey and a number of Rhino cars can be rented there.
Whatever car hire Algarve you are looking for, Rhino has the right low cost vehicle for you.