Portugal Beach, Historic buildings + Mountain pictures

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The Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal, offers a fascinating mix of beaches, golf courses, nature reserves, market towns, fishing villages and Roman ruins. Castles, golf, water sports, delicious cuisine and year-round sun brings masses of visitors to the Algarve every year. Stretching from the Atlantic to the western border of Spain it offers breathtaking scenery, such as breathtaking cliffs, pristine beaches, secluded coves, nature reserves, vineyards and wooded mountains – any surprise why it’s such a popular tourist region?

The Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal, offers a fascinating mix of beaches, golf courses, nature reserves, market towns, fishing villages and Roman ruins. Castles, golf, water sports, delicious cuisine and year-round sun brings masses of visitors to the Algarve every year. Stretching from the Atlantic to the western border of Spain it offers breathtaking scenery, such as breathtaking cliffs, pristine beaches, secluded coves, nature reserves, vineyards and wooded mountains – any surprise why it’s such a popular tourist region?

Watch the foamy Atlantic waves crash onto the golden sands and rugged rock formations at this picturesque beach, one of the most westerly in Europe. 

See where monks once worshipped at this beautifully decorated monastery and where Lisbon’s famous custard-filled pastry is said to have been invented. 

Check out this historic lighthouse, descend the steps to the beach and take a boat tour of the sea stacks and arches.

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.

Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views. 

Tour some of the country\'s oldest towns and cities, relax on beaches and hike up coastal hills in the region surrounding the capital city of Portugal.

The skeletal ruins of this 14th-century church are a testament to the damage and devastation suffer by the city during the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

See the magnificent rock formation, said to resemble a bear, which gives this beautiful and unspoiled sandy beach its name.

Watch the foamy Atlantic waves crash onto the golden sands and rugged rock formations at this picturesque beach, one of the most westerly in Europe. 

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.

See the magnificent rock formation, said to resemble a bear, which gives this beautiful and unspoiled sandy beach its name.

Lounge on the golden sands of this cliff-enclosed beach and take a boat over to the much-photographed Benagil sea cave, famous for its open dome ceiling.

Climb down the elegant staircase to this hidden bay at the base of colorful cliffs and enjoy the spectacular natural views. 

Bring your camera to photograph this striking beach, which is dotted with large, eye-catching rocks that provide shade and shelter, and harbor several caves. 

Visit this dream-like island, home to green jungle, quaint villages, haunting volcanic rock formations and misty mountains.

Watch the foamy Atlantic waves crash onto the golden sands and rugged rock formations at this picturesque beach, one of the most westerly in Europe. 

Marvel at the stunning red and yellow cliffs of the Golden Coast and swim to the stacks in the calm ocean.

Watch the foamy Atlantic waves crash onto the golden sands and rugged rock formations at this picturesque beach, one of the most westerly in Europe.