What budget for activities and outings Algarve?
Brochures and other publications can be downloaded from the tourist office website (https://visitalgarve.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 cheap place to eat. A coffee in a simple cafeteria will cost you €1, while in the luxury establishments on the coast it can cost up to €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
The cost of living in Portugal is generally lower than in France. Thanks to lower taxes and cheaper labor, drinks in bars and other establishments are usually much cheaper than in France. But the Algarve does have an unfortunate reputation for being an expensive region, due to the massive tourist numbers in certain towns in summer. Nevertheless, it's always possible to find cheap addresses offering excellent value for money. And the small villages in the hinterland belie the clichés. Similarly, in order to promote culture and art, admission to museums is often very cheap or even free, especially for students.
The basic guide prices depend on the location and the number of visitors. Sometimes you only have to travel a few kilometers to see the prices drop. By way of example
a meal consisting of a main course (often hearty), drink and dessert: between €7 and €10.
coffee(bica): from €1.
Average price per day per person in high season, including meals, accommodation and a basic activity:
around €70 for a low budget, €100 for a medium budget, €180 for a high budget.
