ALGARVE Golden beaches, wonderful sunshine and fantastic rugged scenery: the Algarve overflows with holiday pleasures. Albufeira The most famous resort in the Algarve, Albufeira blends real charm with superb holiday entertainment. Divided into two areas with distinct characteristics there is a wonderful Old Town perched on a cliff, with cobbled streets tumbling down the hillside to the famous Fisherman’s Beach. The new town flanked by a large stretch of sandy beach comes alive at sundown with a healthy selection of up-tempo discos and bars. Journey time from airport: 50 minutes approx Praia da Rocha Praia da Rocha boasts an exceptional sandy and spacious beach, embraced by beautiful sandstone cliffs that have been carved by the elements into fantastic shapes over the centuries. This is a popular resort with all nationalities and provides plenty to see and do. When you’re not lounging on the sands, you can stroll along the clifftop promenade, lined with restaurants and cafés. At night there’s plenty to keep you happy from numerous busy discos and a casino to some lively latenight cocktail bars. Sports are in good supply, including a great selection of watersports in high season. Journey time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes approx Vilamoura Cosmopolitan Vilamoura is a stylish choice for a relaxing or sporty vacation. Specially built to appeal to the holiday-maker, its centrepiece is a magnificent marina, complete with a buzzing waterfront of chic cafés, bars, boutiques and restaurants. First class sports facilities are thick on the ground with excellent golf, tennis and fishing, and there are two sandy beaches hugging the marina. Night-life is relatively low-key centering around a good selection of places to eat and drink, complemented by a casino. Journey time from airport: 30 minutes approx Avg daily max temperature (°C)