The Algarve - Portugal - My Favorite 2021 Destination

Mediterranean Algarve, Portugal. in the extreme south of the Country, marked in Red. The excellence in locations in Lusitania.

  (Graphic By Rei-artur - Own work, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=497608)

According to Wikipedia "The region has its administrative centre in the city of Faro, where both the region's international airport (IATA: FAO) and public university, the University of Algarve, are located. The region coincides with Faro District. Tourism and related activities are extensive and make up the bulk of the Algarve's summer economy. Production of food, which includes fish and other seafood, different types of fruit such as oranges, figs, plums, carob beans, and almonds, are also economically important in the region.

Although Lisbon surpasses the Algarve in terms of tourism revenue,^[13] the Algarve is still, overall, considered to be the biggest and most important Portuguese tourist region, having received an estimated total of 7.1 million tourists in 2017.^[14] Its population triples in the peak holiday season due to seasonal residents.^[15] Due to the high standards of quality of life, mainly regarding safety and access to public health services, as well as due to cultural factors and considerably good weather conditions, the Algarve is becoming increasingly sought after, mostly by central and northern Europeans, as a permanent place to settle.^[16] A 2016 American-based study concluded that the Algarve was the world's best place to retire.^[17]

The Algarve is one of the most developed regions of Portugal and, with a GDP per capita at 83% of the European Union average, it has the second highest purchasing power in the country, standing only behind Lisbon.^[3]"

^{But how I remember this jewel of the Mediterranean Coast is another story.
I visited the Algarve back in 1989, and it was an awesome experience.}

<sup>Now I'm planning to return there. Wanted to share this for all those readers interested in exploring this option. 
My way of planning the visit to start by setting various objectives, like
1. Climate information (where is best possible climate window, remember I'm a snowbird!)
2. Transportation (airfare costs, available means of transportation once in Portugal)
3. Lodging - long term options, thinking about three months at least
4. Car, moped, bike rentals
5. Weekend trips
6. Day trips</sup>
7.ideas from other travelers

Recommended 

+ Grilled sardines in the shops overlooking the beach. Best!!!

+ It is easier today, as it was during my last visit, via some of the lodging providers to get a

short, long term small apartment, room near the beach. 

+ Another place being recommended is Lagos, Portugal., part of the Algarve region.