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Explore Algarve Coast Villages Tips for Muslim Travelers The Algarve is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe. Blessed with a superb coastline and some of the country's loveliest beaches, the province enjoys hot dry summers short mild winters and a warm sea temperature that is delight. The Algarve is a region of contrast, there is something  to see and do for everybody. Its central villages are the most popular and developed, offering coastal resorts,quality amenities very succesful like golf courses. Further east, a string of sandbar islands and lagoons form part of a beautiful and protected natural park. Over to the west, a wilder and more remote land laying in front of the Atlantic Ocean. Here a selection of some of the most interesting villages to explore in Algarve.   Faro Faro Old Town deserves a visit, enclosed by sturdy defensive walls, Faro's Cidade Velha sits on Roman and Moorish foundations. The town was badly damaged by the great earthquake of 1755, and what you see today dates mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. A warren of cobblestone streets and leafy squares surround the landmark cathedral.  Find lovly coffee shops tucked between rows of tidy houses and artisans workshops. An excellent museum exhibits some interesting items. The nearby esplanade harbors a small marina, beyond which lies an expanse of lagoons and wetlands teeming with marine life. This beautiful natural park is also composed of numerous islets and enormous sandbars with their own fabulous beaches. Tavira Tavira is located on both sides of the River Gilão, is a destination celebrated for its historical heritage shaped by the Romans and later by the Moors, whose settlement by the river was topped by a castle. Is one of the region's prettiest towns. The hipped roofs of Tavira's architecture are unique to this part of the Algarve. So, too the number of churches 21