Algarve
Shaped by different geographies, cultures and religions,
Portugal
’s
Algarve
offers the traveller a multi-faceted experience. The
Algarve
has a slightly African as well as European air; it lies on the
Atlantic Ocean
yet has a distinctly Mediterranean feel, with both a Christian heritage and a distant Islamic history. The name
Algarve
comes from the Arabic ‘Al Ghareb’ and means the west, or more poetically, ‘the land of the setting sun’.
It is these charming idiosyncrasies, combined with year-round sunshine, dramatic rock formations and beautiful, clean sandy beaches, that make the
Algarve
the most attractive region in
Portugal
for foreign and Portuguese visitors alike, whatever the season.
Even in the more heavily developed areas of the central coastal strip, you can still find quiet cove beaches and relics of traditional
Portugal
amongst the villas, hotels, golf courses and sports complexes. The inherent variety and beauty of the natural landscape, combined with excellent tourist facilities, make the
Algarve
an ideal place to stay.
Mallorca
Mallorca
is celebrated for its aesthetic attractions. It has enticed musicians, painters and writers to its shores for centuries to absorb and be inspired by its gentle sophistication, mellow mood and sheer natural beauty.
The rugged mountains, fertile fields, rolling countryside of almond and olive groves and alluring cerulean sea merge to form an island of exceptional sensory delights
Not only beautiful,
Mallorca
is stylish, easy and relaxing as well. Tourist income has been re-invested in the island, so it now boasts some of the best hotels, apartments and restaurants in the
Mediterranean
.