In a press release, the local authority said that there was an archaeological site in the immediate vicinity of Falfosa as well as a series of facilities (Parque das Cidades and Algarve Stadium) and, in the future, the Algarve Central Hospital, the Technology Park and Laboratories which, because of their characteristics, were of region-wide importance and needed to be developed.

The Algarve region of Portugal is famous for the quality of its golf courses and those renting villas in the Algarve region for a holiday will want to take advantage of these superb facilities. There aren’t many places where you can spend part of the day playing golf and the other sightseeing or sunbathing on some of the finest beaches in the world. Sun, sea and golf - what more can you want from your holiday in Portugal?

Castro Marim, near the Algarve border with Spain will return to medieval times from August 28 till 31. The initiative of the local town hall, this will be an excellent opportunity for people to go back in time and enjoy the presence of colourful wandering minstrels, horsemen, knights, kings, queens and noblemen, as well as medieval merchants and storytellers all dressed in the authentic clothing of the times.

If you’re looking to calm down and get pleasure from the local landscapes, Falésia is perfect for a day on the beach with its surrounding strange red colored cliffs. Bounded on three sides by pine-clad cliffs, Olhos de Água is a nice place close at hand. Vilamoura has something for everyone. It is a place for rest and leisure, but also for acting on lively pastimes and sports; a welcoming and secure residential haven, but also a vivacious and thrilling night-life upholstery steam cleaning It is especially popular with sports enthusiasts because of its brilliant facilities.

Take advantage of the volume and frequency of flights to Portugal's southern coast, then leave the crowds behind and head for the region's quiet side. Explore the beautiful old town of Tavira and its beach island, the hidden coves and bays west of Lagos, the windswept beaches around Sagres, and the foothills of the Serra de Monchique.

Sunray Village, a property development located near Almancil in Portugal’s sunny Algarve Region recently won Best European Development of 2008 from the European Property Awards. The village, which will comprise 52 two and three bedroom townhouses, also won the award for Best Architecture for 2008. The awards will be presented at a celebration in London on September 27 at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel and are sponsored by CNBC Television and SIMA, the Madrid International Real Estate Fair.