Rocha Brava, Carvoeiro, Portugal

The Algarve is on the south-west tip of Europe. Here you can find the finest beaches and weather in Portugal.

Everywhere you go you are surrounded by bright colours, crystal clear waters, golden sands, blue skies, verdant grass and beautiful white-washed buildings.

The coastline includes some of Europe's most magnificent beaches and inland you can soak up the heritage and history of Portugal in the quaint villages. Traces of the Moorish presence are still in evidence in the local architecture.