Albufeira is geographically central in the Algarve and is approximately 35kms west of Faro airport. It is primarily known as the tourist centre of the region with a population that expands to over 300,000 during the summer months.

Alcoutim is bordered in the north by Mértola, in the east by Huelva (Spain), in the southeast by Castro Marim, in the southwest by Tavira and in the west by Loulé. Alcoutim has been deemed to be one of the less populated areas in Portugal. Alcoutim is 96.5kms from Faro airport.

Aljezur is bordered by Vila do Bispo in the south, Lagos in the south-east and Monchique in the east. Aljezur is 107kms from Faro airport.

Castro Marim is bordered by Alcoutim in the north, the Guardian river and Spanish border in the east, and cuts the municipality of Vila Real de Stº António in half in the south. Castro Marim is 62.5kms from Faro airport.

Faro is the provincial capital of the Algarve. When Faro island or Praia da Faro as it is commonly known is taken into account, Faro is the most southerly point in Portugal. Faro is bordered by Loulé in the west, Olhão in the east and São Bras de Alportel in the north.

Lagoa is bordered by Portimão in the west and Silves in the north and east and to the south the Atlantic Ocean and is approximately 59kms from Faro airport. Its area is split into 6 parishes.