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just booked very last minute flights to the Algarve for this week & now need to find the right area for a self catering place to stay.  We like places in  less touristy areas & relatively unspoilt towns/villages/ beaches  - if anyone has any suggestions  would be great.

Thanks! 

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  • Naiada changed the title to advice wanted - week away in January - Gran Canaria /Southern Europe??
  • Naiada changed the title to anyone been to the Algarve in January?

I went there many years ago and it had long since been past its best as an idyllic spot.  But perhaps out of season you will find something peaceful away from the golf courses and British bars.  Others may be less cynical!

If you get a car and go up to the Alentejo there are some wonderful hill towns, but nicer in the spring when the meadows are in flower. 

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