When it comes to sun, sea and sand holidays the Algarve is one of Europe's undisputed kings, thanks to over 200 kilometres of sandy beaches, bath-temperature seawater and a string of vibrant and ...

and two destinations that remain firmly on the map for British visitors are Portugal’s Algarve coast and, a little further south, sun-soaked and secluded Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

Living in the Algarve in winter is much more peaceful, while the economy is heavily reliant on tourism, which can lead to fluctuations in job opportunities and local business operations.

Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. For the tenth time, the Algarve, in southern Portugal, has been voted as “Europe's Leading Beach Destination” at the 2023 World ...