Alvor holidays:
Fifty minute- drive from Faro Airport lays a quaint fishing and coastal village of Alvor in Algarve, Portugal. This town which is built on top of a hill is engulfed with a natural lagoon that extends to the calming seas. Alvor is gaining popularity for European tourists seeking cheap holidays with its long sandy beaches and great landscape of coves and high cliffs. If you want a more calming and relaxing holiday in Algarve, then Alvor is the best choice.

Like most villages in this southern coast of Portugal, earthquakes are quite threatening especially the ones that occurred during 1532 and 1755 that left devastating results. The earthquakes damaged and ruined several old buildings and landmarks of the town. The present day name of this place comes from “Albur”, the name given by the Moors when they settled in the area. Aside from the Moors, the Carthigians which are tribes from North Africa first settled in this village along with Romans and eventually the Portuguese. All of these groups of people improved the fishing industry of Alvor to what it is today.

In fact, colorful fishing boats adorn the waters and harbours of Alvor that adds to the loveliness of this village. Aside from enjoying the beaches during Cheap-holidays Alvor, there are other ways to entertain yourself. You can go for extreme sports like sky diving, kite surfing and kayaking. Families can have some bonding time with boat trips while enjoying the landscape and waters of Alvor. For sightseeing, walk around in the neighborhood with its narrow streets and never miss the town square with its reconstructed centuries-old church. As the night unfolds, go to the different bars or just dine in restaurants scattered; there are at most 200 restaurants and bars in Alvor. There are many choices from Chinese, Indian to local cuisine of seafoods.



Alternative departures:
Algarve holidays from London
Algarve holidays from Midlands
Algarve holidays from Newcastle
Algarve holidays from Manchester
Algarve holidays from Belfast
Algarve holidays from Scotland
Algarve holidays from Bristol and Cardiff