Getting There & Around

A rental car is strongly recommended in the Algarve, as many beaches and villages are poorly served by bus or train. The A22 (Via do Infante) is a toll road.

Insider tip

Add the electronic toll device (Via Verde) to your rental to avoid penalty fees on the A22.

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Best Time to Visit

The Algarve enjoys over 300 sunny days. July and August are hot and crowded; May, June, September and October offer warm weather with fewer people.

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Faro Airport

Faro (FAO) is the gateway to the Algarve, with many direct flights from across Europe. Most resorts are 30 to 60 minutes away.

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Tourist Tax

Several Algarve municipalities charge a tourist tax per person per night, usually seasonal (around April to October) and capped to the first nights.

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