Absolutely wonderful - the weather looks good for January.

Was there much open - the beach certainly looks very deserted.

We have been to the Algarve many times - the last time being a week in January when the weather was pretty good too.

Where did you stay??

Pippa

What great pictures, it was like I had been transported back there. It's made me even more determined to go again sometime soon.

Stayed in Albufeira for 3 days (Real Bellavista) then 4 days in Praia da Rocha (Casino). Luz was just a day trip. Rained for two days, rest of the time was fine; warm but not hot.
Not much was open anywhere. The beach front cafes in Luz were open so we stopped for a coffee. Enjoyed the break.

I was in Luz 20 years ago, nice memories although it wasn't much more than a newly developed fishing village then. The local town, Lagos, is well worth a visit - the pictures are of Lagos market day.
http://wyeman.fotki.com/scanned_bw_photos/portugal/algarve_market_day_1.html
Peter

Hi Wyeman, Just looked at your photos of market day they are wonderful so much character about them. Cheers Jayjan

wyeman,
Many thanks for sharing the pictures of Lagos. I don't suppose you have any of Luz from the same period do you?

I spent six months in Lisbon in 89/90, you've inspired me to dive into the attic tomorrow and route out the the albums.