The Algarve

[Lavinda Past]

What's weather like early April anyone

Can be cold... take a warm pully for the evenings and don't go in the sea.<br /><br />-- Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:36 pm --<br /><br />

Cheers for all the info, now to try and find a bargain deal.......

Don't go all-inclusive, the locals need your custom. The people are nice, get out and about to met them. It's a relatively poor country, don't line the pockets of the hotel chain / tour operators unless you really have to.

Have a great time!

 

[ell]

What's weather like early April anyone

Ive just got back from 3 days in march with red skin and a peeling nose caused by sunburn!

 

[law74]

What's weather like early April anyone

Ive just got back from 3 days in march with red skin and a peeling nose caused by sunburn!

But if you were anything like me, the antifreeze would have ensured that you didnt feel the cold after dark lol

 

[Ethan23]

i thought this was a carry on from the middle class thread at first.

However being middle class i can confirm the Algarve is mostly beautiful

 

[Blob Taylor's Gruds]

I lived in Salema, a small seaside village in the western algarve for a whole summer. It was really quiet and chilled out. Met lots of football related people there as it's so chilled. Ray stubbs was an absolute gent.

I'd recommend Lagos. It's lively enough that you won't be board but also still plenty of authentic Portuguese restaurants on the outskirts. I'd hire a car, should be able to get one for a similar price to a return taxi trip from the airport. Make a point of driving out into the local small villages for some proper piri piri chicken. A little cafe in Vila do Bispo serves the best piri piri chicken and beef ribs I've ever eaten

 

[andyhinch]

Pota moyo ( you know when your spelling is just wrong but its late) is ok but lagos is good.

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Missus is about to book Albufeira for next year. Same hotel we’ve been twice before. I’m looking at Portimao/Lagos etc as last minute alternative. Anyone been and can recommend decent modern apartments for us plus one kid?

 

[worsleyweb]

Missus is about to book Albufeira for next year. Same hotel we’ve been twice before. I’m looking at Portimao/Lagos etc as last minute alternative. Anyone been and can recommend decent modern apartments for us plus one kid?

Been but can’t recomend anything.

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Been but can’t recomend anything.

For when we’re going I can’t beat our main choice for the price we’ll pay (Areias Village)

 

[southstandsteve]

We stayed at cerro mar Atlantic apartments about 5 mins from the old town, really enjoyed it