Because the wedding will be in Algarve, we recommend flying into the closest airport, Faro (FAO). Another option we would recommend is flying into Lisbon (LIS) and renting a car to drive to Algarve or taking a bus or train. This allows you to drive up the coast of Portugal and see some beautiful sights and make stops along the way.

If you do not want to rent a car, Uber is available and is very affordable, as well as there are plenty of busses available and easily accessible.

For airlines, we recommend flying with TAP Air Portugal, United Airways, or American Airlines depending on what airport you are leaving from. If you need any advice or guidance please reach out to Melina at +1 (757)-309-9015.

We want our guests to have an amazing time in Portugal! With this we would reccomend a few different areas to stay in Algarve to get the most out of your stay.

Our top recommendations include:

1) Old Town Albufeira

2) By Falésia Beach in Albufeira

3) Vilamoura, Algarve.

If you plan to rent a car another beautiful place we would recommend is Praia da Rocha in Portimão. This is one of Drew and Melina’s favorite places, however, it is a bit further away from the hotels we’re presenting through our travel agent.

All of these recommendations are also great places for day trips! We would highly recommend all of these places to visit on your vacation!

The official currency of Portugal is euros. We highly recommend ordering Euros ahead of time to take there with you, as a lot of times places will give you a discount and not include taxes in your final bill if you pay in cash. You can talk to your local bank about ordering euros (we recommend doing so about a month to a month and a half before departure) or you can order them online or at your nearest AAA.

If you would rather pay via credit card, note there will be a currency exchange fee (unless you have an international or travel credit card that waves this) and you should let your credit card provider know ahead of time that you will be traveling so they do not lock your card. ATMs are available and you can use your cards to get cash out.

Using your debit card is possible, however not recommended as ATMs can’t be guaranteed to be 100% secure everywhere you go, and it is much more likely to get your money back if fraud occurs on a credit card. If you choose to use your debit card, alert your bank two weeks prior departure so that they won’t block your charges.

If you plan to use your own cell phone provider, make sure to contact them (i.e., Verizon, AT&T, etc.) two weeks before your departure so they can coordinate an international travel pass with you and make sure you will have data there.

Wi-Fi is available in most places in Algarve, so you always have the option of keeping your phone on airplane mode and connecting to Wi-Fi to get in contact with people. You won’t be able to make regular phone calls or text with just Wi-Fi, but you can use an app called WhatsApp that uses Wi-Fi to call and text people.

If you plan on staying longer or traveling anywhere else in Europe, we recommend getting a SIM card there. They are normally very cheap (between 20-40 euros that gives you 5G and unlimited data throughout your stay). You can find this in stores in the airport which are safe, and they can install it on your phone there in front of you via physical SIM card or an E-SIM.

We will be offering complimentary transportation services to and from the wedding so everyone can party accordingly. More details regarding this will follow as we get closer to the wedding. Melina will reach out to gather your accommodation information as the wedding date gets closer so transportation can be properly planned.

Dress to impress! There will be a professional photographer and videographer, so we ask that you dress formally and please refrain from wearing any white dresses. Check out our Pinterest board with outfit ideas for this European summer wedding. Keep in mind that because it is summer season in Algarve, it will likely be hot and cool off a bit at night, so please plan accordingly. There will be lots of dancing so please wear something that you feel comfortable in.

In June, the daytime temperature reaches an average high of 80°F, while the temperature falls to 62°F during an average night. June is a reliably sunny month, especially near the coastline.

The humidity at this time of year is relatively comfortable at just 41% to 65%, compared to the winter months which can become very humid, where humidity levels can reach an average maximum of 85%.. The sea temperature during June averages about 66°F, which is swimmable and perfectly fine for water sports.

Algarve offers a perfect blend of beaches, adventure, vibrant nightlife, and amazing food. Here’s a guide to some of the best activities and places to explore in the area.