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Description The is composed of 5.411 square kilometres with approx. 350,000 permanent inhabitants. This figure can swell to over a million people at the height of the summer. Its administrative centre is Faro controlling 16 Municipalities, who in turn govern a total of 77 Parishes.

The length of the south-facing coastline is approx. 155 kilometres and stretches about 52 kilometres to the north on the west. At the widest point to the north, it is approximately 36 kilometres deep. Communication is by road but there is single-track railway line running from Lagos to Vila Real do Santo António that also links to the line running to Lisbon and the north. The old "EN125" main road runs along the whole coast and has now been partially replaced by a new dual carriageway "Via do Infante" starting at the border to Spain and stretching to just north of Albufeira and links with the main road to Lisbon. This motorway has been extended to Alcantarilha some 17 kilometres further west and is now in process of construction to the town of Lagoa. There is one international airport located close to Faro and this conveniently lies in the middle of the coastline.

There are about 100 sandy attractive beaches washed by the Atlantic Ocean and due to the maritime shelf and water currents the sea temperature can be surprisingly warm even in some winter months. Located on the tip of Europe with the vast ocean of the Atlantic as its southern and western border, this enviable position gives this region possibly the most unpolluted climate in the European continent. The Holiday Agency specializes in private Villas and Apartment rentals, with extensive accommodation and availability in all the major resorts - including the quieter places. The , and particularly the areas around Carvoeiro, Luz, Rocha Brava, Vilamoura, and Lagos are considered to be some of the finest private Villa rental locations in Europe. The area is an increasingly popular holiday destination for all age groups, due mainly to the fact that there is something for everyone, and at most times of the year. The area is located in the far south of Portugal and is famous for its many beautiful beaches, golf courses, fine restaurants and of course, its wonderful coastline! We have extensive availability in the at these locations: Carvoeiro; Rocha Brava, Lagos; Praia da Luz; Albufeira; Quinta do Lago; Vale do Lobo, and Vilamoura - and we are pleased to be able to offer Villas throughout the region.