page_title: Algarve
section_title: Economy
hierarchical_section_title: Algarve / Economy
caption_attribution_description: English: Apartment buildings at Praia da Rocha, Portimão.
context_page_description: The Algarve is the southernmost region of continental Portugal. The capital of the Algarve is the city of Faro. There is an international airport and a public university.
  The present region of Algarve coincides with the old province of the same name and with the Faro district. The main economic activity in the region is tourism because its beaches and its historical buildings.
context_section_description: Farming products of the region include fig, almond, orange, carob bean, strawberry tree and cork oak. Horticulture is also important. Fishing and aquaculture are important activities in the coastal area of Algarve.
  The wines of the region are well-known. There are four wines in the region which have Protected Designation of Origin (Denominação de Origem Controlada – DOC): Lagoa DOC, Lagos DOC, Portimão DOC and Tavira DOC.
  Food processing, cement and construction, are the main industries.
  Tourism related activities are extensive and make the bulk of Algarve's economy during summer time.
caption: Apartments overlooking the beach in Praia da Rocha, Portimão.
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