DMC in ALGARVE
Beautiful Algarve region for your events and meetings
The Algarve is one of the most popular and cosmopolitan regions of Portugal, with a wealth of natural and man-made attractions, from the golden sandy beaches to the explosion of colours that describe the natural beauty of the hills, the destination is revealed to you in multiple scenarios of historical and cultural interest, which together with its natural aptness both for entertainment and leisure activities make this region one of the most famous European tourist destination.
The sophisticated, contemporary the Algarve perfectly complements the older, more traditional feel of this historic region, and alongside modern luxury tourism and first-class conference facilities, the Algarve still retains much of its distinctive charm, in towns and villages, along the length of its coastline, and inland towards the mountains.
Lagos
Inhabited since 2.000 B.C., on the 15th and 16th century’s Lagos was the main port of arrival and departure of the vessels that explored the African coast. There are quite a few not to be missed points in Lagos like the city walls, the former slave’s market, Ponta da Bandeira Fort and the church of Santo António with its small Museum on the side.
A must to visit are its famous beaches like Porto de Mós, the Camilo beach and the awarded Dona Ana beach.
Take a small fishing boat to visit the caves at Ponta da Piedade, an impressive rock formation both seen from its top or bottom inside the natural caves, a view of the sunset from there.
Portimao
Praia da Rocha is one of the most famous in the region. From St. Catarina fortress, built in 1629 you have beautiful views over the Marina and the Arade River.
Don't miss the oportunity to dive in Portimão: two miles off the coast, you will find the artificial reefs of Alvor. Here divers can experience the amazing thrills of the Ocean Revival Underwater Park, which comprises four Portuguese Navy warships that were sunk at this precise spot and together form an artificial reef unlike any other in the world.
In downtown visit the award-winning Municipal Museum located in an old canned fish factory and taste the famous Portuguese Grilled Sardines on the restaurants along the riverbank.
Albufeira
With its Arabic name meaning “Castle-on-the-Sea”, this former fisherman’s village is nowadays a symbol of the Algarve's tourism with dozens of hotels, restaurants and popular nightlife it tends to be very crowded in summertime. This is "a must go" area with beautiful beaches, some with small coves and bays, rock formations like Castelo Beach, Arrifes, St. Rafael, St. Eulália and Olhos d’Água with its fresh water springs rising in the sand to large golden sandy beaches with dunes. On Albufeira's east side the famous Falésia beach stands gorgeous with its red cliffs.
A visit to Zoomarine family park offering "oceans" of fun and knowledge about the sea animals cannot be missed. But this one is worth a full day visit to enjoy properly.
Loulé
In that cozy village you will find its medieval castle, a maze of narrow, white streets where craftsmen carry on age-old traditions and where its broad horizons point out to a sanctuary set high on a hill, "Mãe Soberana" (sovereign Mother).
The market is worth a visit, not just for the "Neo Moorish" lines building itself, but also to stimulate your appetite with its traditional and fresh produce. An exceptional place to organise a team building related to food and culture to learn and work at the same scenario.
Vilamoura
Vilamoura, is one of the largest Europe’s touristic and real estate developments. Among this leisure complex garden city, you can find again several golf courses, cycle tracks, tennis courts, casino, equestrian centre and the biggest Marina in Portugal with luxury boats set among delightful surroundings of outdoor cafes, bars and restaurants and sophisticated shops.
In the very heart of the Marina sits the Algarve Congress Centre, a leading venue for conferences and exclusive events in Southern Portugal.
Part of Vilamoura's environmental park, and aside from the hundreds of different species of birds you can also visit Cerro da Vila an archaeological site of a Roman fishing villa from the 1st century AD and with records of previous occupancy of the 27 century BC.
The sophisticated, contemporary the Algarve perfectly complements the older, more traditional feel of this historic region, and alongside modern luxury tourism and first-class conference facilities, the Algarve still retains much of its distinctive charm, in towns and villages, along the length of its coastline, and inland towards the mountains.
Lagos
Inhabited since 2.000 B.C., on the 15th and 16th century’s Lagos was the main port of arrival and departure of the vessels that explored the African coast. There are quite a few not to be missed points in Lagos like the city walls, the former slave’s market, Ponta da Bandeira Fort and the church of Santo António with its small Museum on the side.
A must to visit are its famous beaches like Porto de Mós, the Camilo beach and the awarded Dona Ana beach.
Take a small fishing boat to visit the caves at Ponta da Piedade, an impressive rock formation both seen from its top or bottom inside the natural caves, a view of the sunset from there.
Portimao
Praia da Rocha is one of the most famous in the region. From St. Catarina fortress, built in 1629 you have beautiful views over the Marina and the Arade River.
Don't miss the oportunity to dive in Portimão: two miles off the coast, you will find the artificial reefs of Alvor. Here divers can experience the amazing thrills of the Ocean Revival Underwater Park, which comprises four Portuguese Navy warships that were sunk at this precise spot and together form an artificial reef unlike any other in the world.
In downtown visit the award-winning Municipal Museum located in an old canned fish factory and taste the famous Portuguese Grilled Sardines on the restaurants along the riverbank.
Albufeira
With its Arabic name meaning “Castle-on-the-Sea”, this former fisherman’s village is nowadays a symbol of the Algarve's tourism with dozens of hotels, restaurants and popular nightlife it tends to be very crowded in summertime. This is "a must go" area with beautiful beaches, some with small coves and bays, rock formations like Castelo Beach, Arrifes, St. Rafael, St. Eulália and Olhos d’Água with its fresh water springs rising in the sand to large golden sandy beaches with dunes. On Albufeira's east side the famous Falésia beach stands gorgeous with its red cliffs.
A visit to Zoomarine family park offering "oceans" of fun and knowledge about the sea animals cannot be missed. But this one is worth a full day visit to enjoy properly.
Loulé
In that cozy village you will find its medieval castle, a maze of narrow, white streets where craftsmen carry on age-old traditions and where its broad horizons point out to a sanctuary set high on a hill, "Mãe Soberana" (sovereign Mother).
The market is worth a visit, not just for the "Neo Moorish" lines building itself, but also to stimulate your appetite with its traditional and fresh produce. An exceptional place to organise a team building related to food and culture to learn and work at the same scenario.
Vilamoura
Vilamoura, is one of the largest Europe’s touristic and real estate developments. Among this leisure complex garden city, you can find again several golf courses, cycle tracks, tennis courts, casino, equestrian centre and the biggest Marina in Portugal with luxury boats set among delightful surroundings of outdoor cafes, bars and restaurants and sophisticated shops.
In the very heart of the Marina sits the Algarve Congress Centre, a leading venue for conferences and exclusive events in Southern Portugal.
Part of Vilamoura's environmental park, and aside from the hundreds of different species of birds you can also visit Cerro da Vila an archaeological site of a Roman fishing villa from the 1st century AD and with records of previous occupancy of the 27 century BC.
