The Algarve is the southernmost region of Continental Portugal and the westernmost region of Continental Europe. The region's southfacing coastline stretches for approximately 155 kilometres and is typified by large, sandy, white beaches, limestone caves and grottos. The Algarve's western coastline begins at Cape St Vincent and stretches for 50 kilometres north. The central, inland area contains the famous Portuguese cork forests while, to the north, the upland area is created by the mountain ranges of Serra do Espinhaço de Cão, Serra de Monchique and Serra do Caldeirão.
Cabo de São Vicente, photo by Região de Turismo do Algarve
