{"id":11769,"date":"2026-05-28T22:33:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T22:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yearroundtravel.com\/world\/?p=11769"},"modified":"2026-05-28T22:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T22:33:11","slug":"southern-portugal-a-sun-kissed-paradise-of-culture-and-coastline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yearroundtravel.com\/world\/2026\/05\/28\/southern-portugal-a-sun-kissed-paradise-of-culture-and-coastline\/","title":{"rendered":"SOUTHERN PORTUGAL &#8211; A SUN KISSED PARADISE OF CULTURE AND COASTLINE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"themify_builder_content-11769\" data-postid=\"11769\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-11769 themify_builder\">\n    \t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div   class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix module_row_0 themify_builder_11769_row module_row_11769-0 tb_hj7u858\">\n\t    \t    <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top\" >\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_11769_column module_column_0 module_column_11769-0-0 tb_2skd859\">\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rlem860    \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <div class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yearroundtravel.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/colina_pool_view.jpg\" alt=\"Alfagar Alto da colina\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix module_row_1 themify_builder_11769_row module_row_11769-1 tb_0aig858\">\n\t    \t    <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top\" >\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_11769_column module_column_0 module_column_11769-1-0 tb_tach861\">\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zlks861    \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p>Join Year Round Travel on this fully escorted tour to sunny southern Portugal. Southern Portugal, primarily encompasses the Algarve region, it is a sun-drenched haven known for its breathtaking beaches, charming towns, and rich cultural heritage. Visitors are drawn to its golden cliffs, hidden coves, and turquoise waters, making it a top destination for beach lovers and adventurers and snowbirds alike. Whether you\u2019re seeking relaxation, adventure, or cultural exploration, Southern Portugal offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and historic charm, all wrapped in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alfagar Alto Da Colina:<\/strong> We\u2019ll be staying at the lovely Alfagar Alto Da Colina. Boasting an elevated location and fantastic sea views, and just a short distance from the beach and Balaia Golf Course, Alfagar Alto da Colina is a 4-star aparthotel featuring 174 spacious apartments. The spacious apartments with modern d\u00e9cor include spacious living areas, elegant furnishings, and fully equipped kitchenettes, sure to satisfy all types of guests, whether families, couples, or executives, or snowbirds. At Alfagar Alto da Colina, you&#8217;ll find a wide variety of leisure activities, including 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a gym, plus a variety of bars and restaurants designed to satisfy every taste. <br \/><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Southern Portugal enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year, making it perfect for winter sun escapes or summer beach holidays. The mild winters and warm summers create an ideal environment for outdoor activities year-round.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div   class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_2 themify_builder_11769_row module_row_11769-2 tb_ynvi858\">\n\t    \t    <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top\" >\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col2-1 first tb_11769_column module_column_0 module_column_11769-2-0 tb_maw0862\" style=\"width: 66.8%\">\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_u33x862    \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><strong>Tour Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Return limousine service to\/from Pearson airport (Metro Toronto)<\/li>\n<li>Return airfare Toronto Faro<\/li>\n<li>Return transfers to\/from Faro airport to hotel<\/li>\n<li>28 night\u2019s accommodation at Alfagar Alto Da Colina<\/li>\n<li>Welcome Dinner<\/li>\n<li>4 Day trips including:\n<ul>\n<li>A full day trip to Olhao, Tavira, and Faro \u201cTreasures of the East\u201d<\/li>\n<li>A full day trip to Albufeira old town walking tour and Caves Boat Tour, discover Benagil Cave, rock formations and the unique Praia da Marinha<\/li>\n<li>A half Day Trip of Loule Market and City Tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>An Afternoon Trip including a beach walk and dinner<\/li>\n<li>All hotel taxes and service charges<\/li>\n<li>All departure taxes<\/li>\n<li>Tour Escort from Toronto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- <\/p>\n<div class=\"yrtbuttonitin\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click for Daily Itinerary<\/a><\/div>\n<p> --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_t3ql862    \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"color: #ee1c25;\"><em><strong>Optional Trip Cancellation and Out of Country Medical Insurance \u2013 Call for Rates<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"yrtbuttonbook\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yearroundtravel.com\/world\/booking?your-subject=SOUTHERN PORTUGAL &#8211; 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The spacious apartments with modern d\u00e9cor include spacious living areas, elegant furnishings, and fully equipped kitchenettes, sure to satisfy all types of guests, whether families, couples, or executives, or snowbirds. At Alfagar Alto da Colina, you'll find a wide variety of leisure activities, including 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a gym, plus a variety of bars and restaurants designed to satisfy every taste. <br \/><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Southern Portugal enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year, making it perfect for winter sun escapes or summer beach holidays. 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