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22. "In Portugal, the Algarve can be very touristy. Here's what to avoid and what to seek out instead, from someone who is from there: Stay away from the main towns, especially Albufeira, which is full of crowded beaches, tons of British tourists, and bars. Instead, visit the area around Sagres and the Vicentina Coast, which is dotted with castles and gorgeous scenery. Monchique, Aljezur, Loulé, and Tavira are great places to visit for nature and small, traditional villages."
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"I’m from Portugal, and everyone loves going to the Algarve on holiday. I can understand some of the hype because the beaches are great and you can pretty much count on good weather, but it is seriously overrated. Everything is crowded, the food is not that good, and everything is expensive. Instead, I would recommend the coast of Alentejo, which has the same nice weather, much better food, and nicer people and is all around more fun."
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