Spending a year abroad is an exciting time and a unique opportunity to see more of the world. The Algarve has a selection of exceptional education providers, as well as spectacular landscapes and unique cultural highlights, making it the perfect setting for an unforgettable year of study. For students looking to visit this magnificent region here is our guide to making the most of your experience.
The Algarve, Portugal, has been revealed as the best destination for families to take children this October half-term. Columbus Direct has analysed some of the most popular destinations within a 5-hour, or less, flight time from London to reveal the best locations for a family-friendly holiday.
Portugal has again been awarded the best European Tourist Destination by the World Travel Awards, the Oscars equivalent in the field of tourism. Portugal is growing in popularity every year, winning an impressive 39 prizes this year in various categories, three more than in 2018.
Last Saturday June 8, VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa, located in Porches, Algarve, was awarded Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel & Villas 2019 by the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive time. Every year, since 1993, the World Travel Awards have been distinguishing and celebrating excellence in the many areas of the travel and tourism industry.
The Luz Beach Apartments occupy which must be prime position in the Western Algarve, just 15 minutes from the one time capital of there Algarve - Lagos - and just one hours drive from Faro Airport.
21 Studio and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments overlook a safe and sandy beach, with a pedestrian walkway to cross from the apartments to the beach. The perfect location for families with children.
January isn’t the most exciting month - Christmas is over, and the dreadful January diet is already marked up on the calendar to start on Monday! Fortunately, Casas do Barlavento has the perfect antidote for those post-Christmas blues! Put a hold on your New Year’s Resolutions, which are a struggle in the wet and cold weather, and put new plans into action. This is the perfect time to think about your holidays in the sunny Algarve.
If you didn’t have the oportunity to go on holiday this Summer; didn’t have the time to enjoy the sun and relax at a beach bar at sunset then maybe it's time to think about some time out for yourself this winter.
Twenty years ago this month the 'Via Algarviana - Algarve Way' was walked for the first time: so what is it and how did it come about?
In AD 303, Vincent, a devout and active Christian from Zaragoza in Spain, was tortured and martyred in Valencia for his beliefs under the orders of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
