Algarve

TheAlgarveis the southernmost region ofcontinental Portugal.The region has as its administrative centre in the city ofFaro, where both the region's internationalairport(FAO) andpublic university,University of Algarve, are located.Production of food, which includes fish and other seafood, fruit, oranges,carob beans,figsandalmonds, is also economically important in the region. The Algarve is the most popular tourist destination in Portugal, and one of the most popular in Europe. Its population triples to nearly 1.5 million people in the peak holiday season thanks to seasonal residents, and receives an average of 7 million foreign tourists each year. In total, including national visitors, almost 10 million people visit the Algarve annually.