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Is Portugal’s Algarve Really the California of Europe?

A wooden boardwalk with railings leads down to a sandy beach with turquoise waters on a sunny day. The coastline stretches into the distance with cliffs and scattered beachgoers. Green shrubs and rocky terrain border the path. Fluffy white clouds dot the blue sky.

Many newspapers refer to Portugal’s Algarve region (and sometimes the whole of Portugal) as the California of Europe. There are definitely similarities between the two locations, particularly with regards to the beaches and weather, but there are also a considerable …

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