For so long I have had a dream to sample Algarvian life and next May ( school holidays ) it will finally come to fruition. Can anyone please tell me what the weather is like and how busy it will be please. While I am on I know you could say 'how long is a piece of string ?' but as an idea would £800 spending money for 2 adults and 1 child be enough for 1 week self catering.

Budget should be OK but choose your restaurants well. Weather in May normally very good but expect the odd iffy day. Hope you enjoy your stay.

Thanks very much Mike

I visited in May this year and the weather was not too good. Only one nice day in the week. Hopefully I was just unlucky!

Have been twice in May and had lovely weather. Just a bit nippy first thing & in the evenings, take a jacket/fleece.