With some of Europe’s best sandy beaches, idyllic rocky coves, fresh seafood and picturesque fishing villages, the Algarve is justifiably the most popular region in Portugal for both overseas visitors and the Portuguese themselves. It’s a year-round destination, with bright, mild winters and long, balmy summers; it’s rare for the sun not to make an appearance even in midwinter, and a local Algarve saying maintains that “Saturday without sun is like Sunday without a church service”.