Hi Debby and welcome to Holiday Truths. I am sure one of the Algarve regulars will answer you shortly but in the meantime we have some resort reviews here

Sarah

Hi Debby,

There are beautiful sandy beaches along the whole length of the coast, but if you want the typical Algarvian coves you'd be better looking from Albufeira westwards. Carvoeiro is a smallish resort which might suit you but it's difficult to advise as there are so many places like you describe, but bear in mind that you may need to hire a car if you are staying any distance outside the local town. Always ask the distances to the beach and restaurants.

The main thing is to get in quick, if you're not flexible on dates and you want to go in August. You might be lucky if you wait till nearer the time, but I don't think it's worth the risk. Also, it might be worth considering an apartment rather than a villa as there are only two of you, which should reduce the cost a bit.

Good luck with your search, and if you have any more questions just keep coming back with them!

It is expensive because August is school holidays month and also the month that the majority of the portuguese immigrants get back to Portugal for an holiday and the also the month where most of the people from the big cities such as Lisbin have their holidays and go to the Algarve,it wont be easy to find cheap accomodation as they tend to be booked up really fast even the expensive ones get booked up fast.Like Roseweb said if you can be flexible with the dates i would suggest beggining of September weather still great place not packed so you could enjoy the beauty of it. You see August is everything but quiet in the Algarve.

We have just booked an apartment with a sea view, for second week August overlooking Fishermans beach in Albufeira for 90 euros a night, i think thats about the normal price for that time of year.

Mandii would you mind telling me who you booked your apartment with as it sounds like something we would like in Sept
Cathrine