Area
Why Algarve?
√ The Algarve has a land area of 4,996 km2, with an international land border of 48
km and a coastline of 320 km.
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Area (km2): 4,996.0
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Inhab/Km2: 86.9
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Population (N.): 434,023 (2009)2
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√ The Algarve is the southern most region in mainland Portugal, bordering, in the
north with the Alentejo Region and in the south with the wide Atlantic Ocean. The
Algarve enjoys one of the best all year round climates in Europe and, as well as
its wide golden coast, with pleasant beaches it also has a large area of protected
land and a varied biodiversity.
√ Significant developements in infrastructures: logistics and transport equipment.
4 Marinas - Albufeira, Lagos, Portimão, Vilamoura
4 Yachting Harbors - Faro, Olhão, Tavira, Vila Real de Santo António
221 km of railway network:
Electrified rail network: 119 km
1 Airport - Faro
2 Aerodromes - Lagos, Portimão
√ The NUT II Algarve covers only the Faro District and for statistical purposes NUT II
and NUT III coincide.
√ With outstanding international recognition as a tourism destination, excellent
infrastructures and facilities, the Algarve attracts thousands of tourists from
around the world.
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