Golf Algarve Holiday Portugal

Beaches in Algarve Portugal - Dragon Golf

The Algarve coast line stretches about 100 miles from the western-most tip to the Spanish border, laying fine golden sand carpet, you will also find some of the most dramatic cliff faces and rock-formations in the world.

About 100 sandy attractive beaches are washed by the Atlantic Ocean and due to the water currents the sea temperature can be surprisingly warm even in some of the winter months.

Over the centuries the place has maintained its originality. the entire area is virtually untouched by tourism. The beaches here vary from tiny, intimate coves to long lengths of open soft sand, where the Atlantic waves crash and retreat.

The center of attraction of visiting the western coast is Cape St. Vincent - the most south-westerly point in Europe. Migrating birds fly overhead, using Cape St. Vincent as a stop off point following there route from Northern Europe to Africa.