GETTING THERE

■ For all you need to know about the region, see visitalgarve.pt/en

■ Aer Lingus’s seat sale, from €29.99 each way to Faro, runs until Sept 19, with flights from Dublin and Cork to Faro.

See aerlingus.com

■ Stay at Castro Marim Golf Resort for three nights, with three green fees, shared golf buggy each round, and breakfast in the Clubhouse, Nov 1-19, from €356pp.

See castromarimresort.com

■ Stay at Quinta Dos Vales in a one-bedroom studio apartment at the vines from €291 for three nights in October.

See quintadosvales.pt