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is the most southern part of Portugal, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean. It is a fascinating area with more than 3000 hours of sunshine a year.
The East Algarve, called Sotovento, is rather flat with big, sandy beaches; the Western part, the so called Barlavento, is far more spectacular with limestone rocks, typical caves and beautiful half-moon bays.
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In the middle of the Barlavento you will find the colourful fishing village of
Nowadays Carvoeiro is an attractive holiday village with a pleasant atmosphere. ![]() |
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