We suggest you either fly to Lisbon or to Faro. Considering a rent-a-car is almost necessary, whether you fly to Lisbon or Faro does not make a huge difference on the car rental but, you get a chance to include the visit of the Portuguese capital. Why not include a night or two on the way in or out? A wonderful and charming city to visit. If you need help with finding a hotel - we will try to assist. The Algarve is roughly a three hours drive from Lisbon. If you have some time, take one way over the main highway and drive back along the coast - or vice versa.While in the Algarve, you should try to visit different beaches - from Portimâo westwards, you can find many small beaches hidden in the rocky coast line. Whilst in the Algarve, a visit to Seville might be the thing to do. It is a two hour`s drive from Portimâo. Do not miss the visit of Monchique, just behind Portimão and located on the top of the hills, dividing the Algarve from the Alentejo. If you get up there on a clear day, the views are absolutely spectacular.