Algarve
Best monthJune and September
Water22º
Cost/day€55–90/day
Length6–8 days
Golden stone cliffs with coves tucked beneath them, clean water and prices below the equivalent Spanish coast. The Lagos and Sagres stretch is the most dramatic.
Heads up: The Atlantic is colder than the Mediterranean, between 19 and 22 degrees. And some coves are only reachable by steps or by boat.
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