Algarve is truly one Mediterranean haven, but the western part of Algarve offers something extraordinary that makes it stand out among the rest of the place. It has something inimitable that draws in crowds of visitors apart from its breathtaking landscapes, golden beaches and islands.

The western side of the region of Algarve, Portugal, is made up of stunning towns, holiday rentals, lavish hotels and a number of accommodations that until today, have not been discovered by vacationers. There are also a number of soon to open shopping centers and plenty of infrastructures that all attribute to the modernization of this place. The Praia da Luz, Cabanas Velhas, Burgau, Val de Boi, Budens, Boca da Rio, Figueira are some of the places that tourists love to come and visit.

A popular tourist favorite in western Algarve is the Praia da Luz which holds a number of vacation spots, holiday rentals and apartments. Around the area, you will find pubs, a five star hotel and great restaurants. Water sports are also available like diving or you catch the latest movies at the cinemas scattered all over the place. The Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz is one historical structure that was once scathed during a massive earthquake but was being restored by the locals.

The Bargau beach is also very well known tourist spot and is at the western Algarve as well. Here, you can delight yourself into a boat ride as you see the most stunning lagoons. You also have the option of staying at some of the bars or grab a bite of the local cuisines at restaurants close the beach.

Another beautiful beach in this are can be found at the west of Burgau which is famously known as the “Cabanas Velhas”. It is also termed as the fisherman’s beach and you will find here two hotels named Oasis and Dom Dinis. Horse riding is also possible here. If you head to Tiffany, you will find really gorgeous horses that you may ride on. The most historical places of western Algarve are the Sagres, Vila do Bispo, Beliche, and Cape St. Vincent. There is a touch of history in each of these places and each of them has a story to tell.

Wherever you go at western Algarve, you are assured that something beautiful is waiting to be seen and something fun is waiting to be done. It assures tourists of only promising Mediterranean holiday like nothing else.