Additional Information

WEATHER; Hot Summers

Sunbathing weather every day. Very little rain. Daily highs about 35øC and nightly lows 15øC. Shirtsleeve weather all the time evenings included.

WEATHER; Mild Winters

Mixture of beautiful clear, sunny winter days with overcast but warm days. Evenings cooler. First rains in October can be heavy but rarely last more than a day or so. Daily highs about 20øC and nightly lows rarely much below 10øC. Shirt sleeves, sometimes with a pullover in the day, jacket in the evening.

Some Myths Expelled

Isn't the Atlantic very cold?

Certainly not. Ask the millions of tourists who flock to the Portuguese Algarve each year. The water around Isla Canela and Islantilla is even slightly warmer than it is in Portugal because the Guadiana River moves warm water out on top of the colder seawater. Furthermore the ocean floor along the coast slopes very gently away from the shore so the shallow water near land becomes warmer as it is heated by the sun. In late April the water temperature climbs above twenty degrees Celsius and it doesn't drop below twenty again until late October.

 

Does it get as much sun as the Med?

It actually gets more! There are an average of 320 days of sun per annum on the Spanish Algarve. In the summer the heat is not as intense as the Costa del Sol and is much more pleasant, especially when enjoyed on a lovely sandy beach with a glass of something cold to hand!

Airlines

One of the important considerations when choosing an area in which to invest is the ease of access from the UK.

Many British people have purchased holiday homes in Europe based on cheap airfares from a particular airlineonly to find that the service is subsequently withdrawn leaving only very expensive and/or inconvenient alternatives.

In addition to the inconvenience and expense these factors can have a material effect on property values. The Spanish Algarve is well served with many airlines. Furthermore for extra security both Faro (35 mins) and Seville (60 mins) airports are an easy drive away. Jerez is further but still practical.

Below are the airlines that serve the area from the UK:

Airline Flight Details

• easyJet Flies to Faro from London, East Midlands and Bristol
• Iberia Flies from several UK locations to Seville and Jerez
• Ryanair Flies from Stansted to Jerez and from Dublin to Faro
• bmibaby Flies from East Midlands airport to Faro
• Air2000 Operates flights from all major UK airports to Faro
• Air Portugal Flies from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester to Faro
• Monarch Flies from London, Birmingham and Manchester to Faro

Car Rental

We recommend hiring a car to get to and from the airport. It also allows you greater freedom in to explore the area. All major car rental companies are represented at all the airports. If travelling to Faro there is no charge to drive the car into Spain from Portugal. Furthermore there are no border checks or delays. Just drive over the bridge that divides the two countries.

Here are a few companies we have found to be good value:

Company Rental	Details	Telephone
Holiday Autos	Online rental car booking in Spain and Portugal	08704 000 099
Europcar	Online rental car booking in Spain and Portugal	08706 075 000
Auto-Europe	Economy rental car booking in Spain and Portugal	08001 699 797
Argus Car rental	Online Broker, good prices for Spain & Portugal	0870 6251234

 Directions

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