Including details for starting out, from airport to shops, this guide splits each destination into geographical zones, and provides a colour-coded overview of the top attractions and includes informative articles to set the scene.

The Magazine: Lagos - Heroes and a Villain
The Way We Were: Algarve Memories
Behind the Sunglasses
Ceramica and the Celtic Connection
A Taste of the Algarve
Building Sights
The Best, Greats and Ifs of the Algarve
Golf Courses
Local Curiosities and Tall Tales. Finding Your Feet: First Two Hours
Getting Around
Accommodation
Food and Drink
Shopping
Entertainment. Faro and the East: Getting Your Bearings
In a Day
Don't Miss
Faro Old Town
Tavira
Rio Guadiana
Beaches
At Your Leisure - 9 more places to explore
Where to Stay
Eat and Drink
Shop
Be Entertained. Albufeira and Central East Algarve: Getting Your Bearings
In a Day
Don't Miss
Albufeira
Vilamoura
Igreja de Sao
Loule
At Your Leisure - 7 more places to explore
Where to Stay
Eat and Drink
Shop
Be Entertained. Central West Algarve: Getting Your Bearings
In Four Days
Don't Miss
Praia de Rocha
Portimao
Carvoeiro and surrounding beaches
At Your Leisure - 8 more places to explore
Where to Stay
Eat and Drink
Shop
Be Entertained. The West: Getting Your Bearings
In Three Days
Don't Miss
Lagos
Lagos beaches and coves
Fortaleza de Sagres and Cabo de Sao Vicente
At Your Leisure - 6 more places to explore
Where to Stay
Eat and Drink
Shop
Be Entertained. The Hills: Getting Your Bearings
In a Day
Don't Miss Silves
Caldas de Monchique
At Your Leisure - 4 more places to explore
Where to Stay
Eat and Drink
Shop
Be Entertained. Walks and Tours: Lagos Town
Caldas de Monchique
Boca do Rio
Villages and Countryside of the Barrocal
Tavira
Rio Guadiana
Quinta do Marim. Practicalities: Before You Go
When To Go
When You Are There
Useful Phrases
Town Pronunciation Guide.