Front cover of Marco Polo Algarve Pocket Travel Guide by Marco Polo, paperback

Marco Polo Algarve Pocket Travel Guide : Pull-out Map | Local Knowledge | Covers: Sagres, Faro, Lagos, Atlantic Beaches and more - Marco Polo

Marco Polo

£9.99
  • Pages · 148 pages, Illustrations
  • Publication Date · 15/04/2026
  • Genre · Travel & holiday guides
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Let Marco Polo Algarve guide you around this beautiful region of Portugal. Explore Algarve with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Algarve, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. There are lots of ideas for keeping the kids entertained, as well as offering tips for travelling on a budget. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Algarve has to offer.�The Marco Polo Algarve Pocket Guide covers: The Sotavento, The Barlavento, The West Coast, The Hinterland.�What's inside:Insider Tips�- we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the region from clifftop walks, to dolphin watching to a romantic night in a windmill�Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Algarve experienceSightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of the Algarve. Experience the region's beaches and cliffs, the most beautiful cities, harbours and even an old merchant's routeAlgarve in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Algarve includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your tripGet in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get into the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendationsUseful Portuguese phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get byPull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery TourGlorious, clear sea, fresh air, azure skies, heavenly beaches, natural bays, sheltered coves, rocky cliffs, islands and a subtropical climate: this southern tip of Portugal ticks all the boxes for a picture-perfect holiday.�Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Algarve to show you around this fabulous part of Portugal. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Algarve has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

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