I’ve visited the Algarve 20 times — there’s 4 places I keep going back to

Some Algarve towns, like Ferragudo, still feel authentic (Picture: Getty Images)

I can’t remember the first time I went to The Algarve, but I know I’ve always loved it.

As a kid, I’d visit almost every summer, and over the years I’ve notched up more than 20 trips to this beautiful part of Portugal.

Sunshine and a pool is always an easy recipe for the perfect holiday, and as I got older, Portuguese seafood dishes became my favourite meals and the tiled mosaics...