The Algarve is Portugal's southernmost region, renowned for its stunning coastline, sandy beaches, and Mediterranean climate. It is the country's primary beach destination and tourist hub.
Browse Algarve campsitesThe Algarve was under Moorish rule for nearly 500 years until the Portuguese Reconquista was completed in 1249. The region's name derives from the Arabic 'Al-Gharb', meaning 'the west'. It became an important maritime centre during the Age of Discovery under Prince Henry the Navigator.
