Holidaymakers heading to Portugal this month may want to consider taking a detour to the Algarve coast for one of the nation's biggest celebrations. Between June 25th and 29th, the Algarve region will host its annual celebration of music, dance, and art, giving holidaymakers the chance to experience the best the Mediterranean has to offer in this arena.

World-famous musicians from Spain, Greece and Italy will descend on the town of Loulé to entertain art-loving visitors from all over the world. In the historic centre of Loulé, a number of food stalls will be serving up traditional Portuguese cuisine to sate festival goers' hunger.According to the Lonely Planet travel guide, the Algarve is a "holiday haven" for those seeking sunshine and warm seas while abroad.
It highlights the region's diversity, noting that the Algarve offers surfing beaches, "red-streaked cliffs" and a more city-like feel in Monte Gordo.