What budget for activities and outings Algarve?

Brochures and other publications can be downloaded from the tourist office website (www.vistalagarve.pt). Agencies are located throughout the region and offer invaluable assistance thanks to their multilingual staff. You'll also find maps, city plans and well-designed guidebooks on topics such as rural tourism and birdwatching, on sale for less than €10.

Cycling is an excellent way to explore the riches of the hinterland and build up your calves. Bikes can be rented from agencies in every town, or even through your hotel. Cost between €10 and €20 per day, depending on the type of bike and the season.

Don't hesitate to visit the cultural centers in your town, which host year-round events and exhibitions by local artists. A great way to meet new people.

What budget to eat Algarve?

Lunching in a bakery is commonplace for the local population. Dishes and snacks are simple but good, often homemade, prices are reasonable, cleanliness is impeccable, the bread comes straight from the oven and, best of all, you get to share in the daily lives of the locals.

Everyone in Portugal agrees that the Algarve is an expensive region, due to the high number of tourists in summer, especially foreigners. But this cliché is not without its disparities, and there's always a way to find a little bargain. A cup of coffee in a simple cafeteria will cost you €0.60, while in luxury establishments on the coast it can cost as much as €3.

What is the budget for accommodation Algarve?

Travelling in low or mid-season for excellent-value rooms and milder temperatures also makes for a more relaxed approach to the country.

Travel budget Algarve and cost of living

It should be noted that the cost of living is generally lower in Portugal than in France. Because of lower taxes and cheaper labor, drinks in bars or other establishments are, most of the time, much cheaper than in France. But the Algarve has the unfortunate reputation of being an expensive region, due to the massive tourist traffic in some cities in the summer. Nevertheless, there is always a way to find cheap addresses, with excellent value for money. And the small villages in the hinterland make the clichés less likely. Also, in order to promote culture and art, entrance fees to museums are often very cheap or even free, especially for students

The basic indicative prices are linked to the place and its tourist frequentation. Sometimes it is enough to travel a few kilometers to see the prices drop. As an example

a meal composed of a main course, often copious, drink and dessert: between 7 and 10 €.

a coffee(bica): from 1 €.

Average price per day and per person in high season, including meals, accommodation and a basic activity:

about 70 € for a small budget, 100 € for a medium budget, 180 € for a large budget