Whether you want to lie on them, party on them or push a surfboard away from them, the beaches in the Algarve have something for everyone. And, because of the sheer number, it's easy to find the ideal one for your holiday. Then you have the incredible architecture. Numerous beautiful towns and villages blend local style and taste with Roman and Moorish influences to superb effect. Finally, there's the food. If you go to the Algarve and don't try at least one dish of piri-piri prawns – ideally cooked in garlic – then you're seriously missing out.