A REGION in Portugal has beaches so beautiful that it has been compared to California in the US.

Along with amazing beaches it is also one of the most affordable holiday hotspots inEurope.

A region in Portugal has been compared to California in America

The Algarve has been compared to California

Some of the Algarves buildings resemble condos in Palm Springs

In recent years, theAlgarvehas been dubbed the California of Europe by travel experts and locals alike.

An article atTravel + Leisuresaid: Its obvious that California and the Algarve have similarities.

VivEurope, a company that helps people move to Portugal, also compared the two, they said: You will find plants and hills that are almost identical in both places.

WhileCaliforniais relatively larger than Portugal as a country, there are so many similarities that they share.

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The two places have been likened because of their sunny weather conditions, sandy beaches, and their top surf spots

The Algarve can be easily accessed by touching down atFaro Airport, which is around a 50-minute drive from the regions best beaches.

For four miles of sandy shores head to Praia da Falsia, but if its surf youre after, make a beeline for Praia da Rocha.

Along most of the coastline, holidaymakers can godolphin spottingor take to the water for some deep-sea fishing.

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Beyond the sea, the regions capital city of Faro bares its own resemblance toAmericasGolden State.

Because many of Faros buildings have been designed to keep out the heat, they look very similar to those found in the Palm Springs of California.

As well as buildings and beaches, one local believes the Portuguese locals have a lot in common with Americans.

Michael Stock, who owns a vineyard inPortugal, told Travel + Leisure that Americans are flocking to the Algarve for a similar laid-back lifestyle with a lower cost of living and no divisive politics,

Further outside of the Algarve and the comparisons between the two continue.

Portugals capital city ofLisbonhas its very own Golden Gate Bridge, the 25 de Abril Bridge is a red-painted Bridge that crosses the Tagus river.

The Sun Online Travel team recently visited thesmall, uninhabited, island of Barretajust off the coast of the Algarve for a taste of the Caribbean in Portugal.

Closer to home there are plenty of towns in the UK that have been compared to cities overseas.

The traditional seaside town ofSkegness has also been likened to another American cityfor several years.

Dubbed Skeg Vegas by locals, the town of Skegness inLincolnshirehas slot machines and a busy nightlife with cabaret performances.

Meanwhile, a tiny UK town has beencompared to a village on the Italian Riveriabecause of its colourful buildings, a subtropical forest with a Chinese Lake, and incredible wildlife.

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