Silves is located slightly to the west of the region. It is bordered by Albufeira in the south-west, Lagoa in the south, Portimão in the south-west, Monchique in the west, and Loulé in the east. Silves is 62.5 kms west of Faro airport.

Tavira is situated in the east Algarve and is bordered by Loulé in the north-west, Alcoutim in the north-east, Castro Marim in the east, Vila Real de Stº António in the south-east, São Bras de Alportel in the west, and Olhão in the south-west. Tavira is 40.1 kms east of Faro airport.

Vila do Bispo is located on the west coast of the Algarve and it shares borders with Aljezur to the north and Lagos to the east. Vila do Bispo is 110kms west of Faro airport.

Vila Real de Stº António is the farthest easterly point of the Algarve with views across the Guadiana to Ayamonte. It borders Castro Marim to the north and Tavira to the west. Vila Real de Stº António is 67kms east of Faro airport.