The Algarve is located in the south west coast of Portugal and is by far the most popular destination for tourists visiting Portugal. The Algarve is popular because of its miles and miles of clean beaches great climate and the fresh blue waters of the Atlantic. The coastal region is excellent for all types of water sports and there are also some world class golf courses for those that enjoy a round of golf. In terms of food, seafood is high in quality and no chicken loving visitor must leave without trying the world famous Piri Piri Chicken which can be found anywhere in the Algarve.
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Located only 50 meters from the beach, this attractive resort features restaurant, coffee-shop, bar, 1 swimming pool. All rooms are tastefully decorated, equipped with air conditioning, television, ra...
Dates: 08 Mar 10 - 14 Mar 10
The Bayside Salgados Golf & Beach Resort is situated in the south of Portugal in the ever peaceful Albufeira region, approximately four kilometres from Albufeira Old Town.
Dates: 13 Sep 09 - 27 Sep 09
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Albergaria Rosa Montes
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Albufeira Jardim
Albufeira Jardim Apartamentos Turisticos are situated above the fishing city of Albufeira, surrounded by their own pleasant gardens, with balcony or terrace, most with sea view, comfortably furnished ...
Alcazar
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Aldeia
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Aldeia Da Gale
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Algamar
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Algar Apartments
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Algardia Marina
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Algarve Gardens Apartments
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Almar
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Almond Tree Park
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Alto Do Moinho
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Alvaflor Apartments
The Avaflor Hotel is situated in the golf area of the resort, close to the popular Vilamoura Marina.
Ancora
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Apartamentos Bem Parece
The Apartamentos Bem Parece is surrounded by well-tended gardens with tropical vegetation.
Apartments Natura
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Aqua Mar
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Aqua Meia Praia
The Aqua Meia Praia Hotel nestles amongst its luscious and landscaped gardens and is located on one of the Algarve's most unspoilt and sought after beaches.
Aqualuz Apartments
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Atismar Beach & Sun
Located only 50 meters from the beach, this attractive resort features restaurant, coffee-shop, bar, 1 swimming pool. All rooms are tastefully decorated, equipped with air conditioning, television, ra...
Atismar Hotel
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Auramar Beach Resort
The Auramar Beach Resort stands just metres from the beach in sunny Albufeira.
Balaia Mar Hotel
This hotel is located amidst pine and eucalyptus trees.
Bayside Salgados Apartments
The Bayside Salgados Golf & Beach Resort is situated in the south of Portugal in the ever peaceful Albufeira region, approximately four kilometres from Albufeira Old Town.
Belem
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Belmonte
The Belmonte Hotel and Apartments Complex is bright and modern and was completely renovated in 2003.
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
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Best Western Hotel Velamar
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Calema
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California Hotel
The Hotel California is a small, family-run hotel which is ideally located in the centre of Albufeira, in a pedestrian street with shops, restaurants and discos nearby.
Canavial Club
Centrally located and directly on the beach of Lagos.
Carvi Hotel
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Casa Mitchell
The Casa Mitchell is located less than 400 metres from the beach and Albufeira centre.
Casa Pedras
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Casablanca
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Cerro Branco
Albufeira is a lovely fishing town in the centre of the Algarve coast, boasting one of the most famous beaches in the region.
Cerro Mar
The Cerro Mar Apartments occupy a superb, elevated position overlooking the old town of Albufeira, and with fantastic views towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Choro Mar Portugal
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Choromar Apartments
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Club Albufeira
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Club Golden Ria
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Clube Hotel Apartamento Do Algarve
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Clube Hotel Apartamento Do Algarve
Clube Hotel Apartamento do Algarve is situated in between Vilamoura and Quarteira, approximately 25 kilometres from Faro airport, 300 yards from the beach and near to the casino, marina and golf cours...
Clube Oceano
The Clube Oceano Hotel is situated only 150 metres from the Forte de Sao Joao Beach and within walking distance of the resort centre.
Colina do Mar
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Colina Sol
Located on a cliff top above the fine sandy beach of, the apartments Colina Sol are built in local architecture with moorish influence and are surrounded by amole gardens.
Colina Village
This attractive hotel was built in 1993, completely renovated in 2004 and boasts 73 apartments in 2 to 3 floor terraced houses.
Da Aldeia Hotel
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Do Golf Hotel Apartamento
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Do Parque Olhos D'Agua
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Dom Pancho Apartamentos
Situated close to the busy resort centre, the Dom Pancho is ideally located for Albufeiras many amenities. The modern complex offers a friendly, informal atmosphere and provides comfortable furnished ...
Dom Pedro Meia Praia
There are 77 apartments with kitchenette and balcony, swimming pool for adults and children, bar and snack-bar, entertainment room, sailing, diving, water-ski, windsurf, boat sightseeing trips, hand g...
Dominio do Sol Aparthotel
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Domus Maris Apartments
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Eden Village Apartments
Located in a very peaceful and privileged area, Eden Village Apartments offer magnificent landscaped grounds and well kept gardens, only 500 metres away from some of the best golf courses in the area....
Eurotel Tavira
The Eurotel Tavira is situated in Quinta das Olivelras offering superb panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Falesia Mar
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Farol Apartments
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Flor Da Laranja
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Forte De Vale Apartments
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Gida Apartments
The Hotel Gida is surrounded by beautiful pine trees and the typical colourful landscape of the Algarve.
Golden Club Cabanas
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Guadiana Aparthotel
Enjoy the privacy of an economic and comfortable apartment with hotel service.
Hotel Alba
Situated in the cosmopolitan area of Monte Gordo, just a few metres from the resort centre, with bars, restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Hotel Apartamento do Golfe
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Hotel Dom Jose
The Dom Jose Hotel is perfectly situated directly on the beach of Quarteira, only 20 minutes from the airport and five minutes from Vilamoura.
Hotel Globo
Situated in the tourist area of Portimao, the hotel is just a few minutes away from the resort centre, with all kinds of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and nightlife.
Hotel Pinhal Do Sol
Magnificently located at the center of the Algarve, between Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura, the Hotel Pinhal do Sol is a perfect place for a relaxing break.
Hotel Riomar
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Iberlagos Apartments
Situated in Lagos, the apartments are only a few minutes from the beach and the resort centre.
Interpass Quinta Nova
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Janelas Do Mar Apartments
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Jardins Vale De Parra
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Key Club Apartments
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Key Club Holidays
Key Club Holidays is an aparthotel set within two buildings, each with 4 floors and with 184 well appointed apartments. The hotel facilities include a 24-hour reception desk, a café serving light snac...
Key Terrace Club
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Kings
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Lagos Mar Hotel
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Leziria
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Luz Ocean Club
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Mar a Vista Aparthotel
The Mar á Vista Apartments is a tourist complex located a mere 500 metres from Praia do Vau e Praia da Rocha, one of the Algarve's most sought-after beaches.
Marina Clube I
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Marina Park
The Marina Park complex is located in Quinta do Landeiro, next to the Lagos Marina on a large hillside plot with a stunning view of Meia Praia Beach and the city of Lagos.
Marina Sao Roque
This hotel was built in 1990 and renovated in 2003.
Meia Praia Beach Club
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Mirachoro I Apartments
The Mirachoro I is located in the most popular area of Montechoro, approximately 400 metres from the famous ‘strip’, with its cafés, bars, discos and restaurants and roughly three kilometers from Prai...
Mirachoro II Apartments
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Mirachoro II y III
The Mirachoro II is situated on the fringe of Praia da Rocha, where guests can enjoy the vibrant nightlife and exquisite beach, located near to Portimao.
Monaco Hotel
The Hotel Monaco is ideally situated on the outskirts of Faro, only a short drive from Faro International Airport, the city centre and beaches.
Monica Isabel Beach Club
The Monica Isabel Beach Club is centrally located and lies just 100 metres from the fine sandy beach.
Monte dos Avos
The Monte dos Avós Hotel is a tourist complex, situated in a privileged position in the eastern Algarve.
Montechoro Beach Club
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Montechoro Clube 99
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Montemar
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Montinho De Ouro
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Mouraliz
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Natura Sun Club
The Natura Sun Club is a modern apartment resort with excellent interior situated in Santa Eulalia, just a few metres from Oura and Santa Eulalia Beaches and the resort centre, with bars, restaurants,...
Navegadores Hotel
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Neptuno
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Nosso Paraiso
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Novochoro Apartments
Located in Albufeira, in the very heart of the Algarve, the Apartments Novochoro has all the conditions to offer you unforgettable vacations, spent on a peaceful and well acquainted environment.
Oasis Village
The Oasis Village is just under two miles away from the wonderful Vilamoura Falesia Beach and only one mile away from some of the best golf courses in the region. The apartments within the complex are...
Oceanus Aparthotel
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Old Village Apartments
The Old Village Complex is situated only minutes from the centre of Vilamoura and the marina.
Olhos d'Agua
This stylish apartment hotel is located in the tourist area of Olhos d'Água and only 500 meters from the nearest beach.
Olhos do Mar
The Olhos do Mar Apartments are situated in the village of Olhos d'Agua, close to the beach, numerous restaurants and supermarkets.
Oura Parque
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Ouratlantico
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Parque Apartments
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Parque Mourabel - Pe Do Lago - Oasis Village
The apartments are located in Vilamoura, the most popular tourist resort in the Algarve. They are ideal for those people who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday but also want to enjoy all the...
Pateo Village
Pateo Village apartment complex is situated on the outskirts of Albufeira, just one kilometre from the new marina and a two and a half kilometres from the old town centre and Albufeira’s beautiful bea...
Pe Do Lago
Pe do Lago Apartments are located 100 metres from the Mourabel and Oasis Village where guests can have shared usage of the facilities. The apartments on the complex are all fully equipped with modern ...
Pedras d'el Rei
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Perola do Oceano
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Pinhal Da Marina
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Polana Hotel
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Porta Da Vila
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Portas Do Sol Da Bemposta
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Porto Mos Residence
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Prado Do Golf
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Prado Villas
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Praia Sol
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Praia Sol
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Quarteira Sol
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Quinta da Bella Vista
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Quinta da Praia Apartments
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Quinta das Figueirinhas
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Quinta Das Palmeiras
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Quinta Dos Caracois
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Rainha D. Leonor
Rainha Leonor apartments is a small complex of 23 apartments (Studios, one and two bedroomed apartments, located on the heart of Albufeira, a few meters away from the beach an centre.
Real Lota
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Regina
The three-star Apartments Regina are situated on 5th of October Street, a stroll from the renowned beach of Praia do Peneco and in the heart of lively tourist capital of the Algarve, with bars, discot...
Residencial Alfonso III
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Residencial Claudiana
The Residencial Claudiana is located just 300 metres from the centre of Quarteiras.
Residencial Colina Do Mar
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Residencial Lagos Mar
Hotel Lagosmar is perfectly located in the centre of Lagos, just 500 metres from the beach.
Residencial Polana
The Residencial Polana is a completely renovated, attractive building that occupies a good position in Albufeira, close to the shops and within easy access to plenty of tourist attractions.
Residencial Same
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Residencial Santa Eulalia
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Residencial Santa Eulalia
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Residencial Sol e Praia Hotel
The Sol e Praia Hotel is nestled on a hillside overlooking the idyllic beach of Dona Ana, just 50 metres from the beach and one and a half kilometres from the historic resort centre of Lagos.
Rio Apartments
Located about 2 kilometres from the Falesia beach and Vilamoura Marina, the Rio Apartments offer a development composed of 64 apartments, studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, all with kitc...
Rocamar
Beneath the Algarve sun, a renovated hotel with the beach on its door step, the sea beyond & the delights of Albufeira just a stone’s throw away …. What every holiday should be. The Rocamar Beach is j...
Rosamar
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Santa Eulalia Beach Club
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Santa Maria
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Sereia Da Oura
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Silchoro Apartments
The sun, the sea, the sandy beaches, some of the most beautiful in the Europe, make of Albufeira the main holiday destination to you.
Sol e Praia
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Sol Nascente
Situated in the tourist area of Lagos, the hotel is just a few minutes from the beach and resort centre, with bars, restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Solar de Sao Joao
The Solar de Sao Joao Hotel is situated in a quiet part of the one of the Algarve’s most popular resorts.
Solar dos Vilarinhos
The Solar Dos Vilarinhos is situated in a quiet, pleasant cul-de-sac at the top of the Montechoro strip, away from the bustle of the resort centre but with easy access to all of the shops, bars and re...
Solgarve
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Tavira Inn Casa Do Rio
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Topazio
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Torre Velha
Ideal for a relaxing holiday, the hotel is situated just a few minutes walk from Praia Do Castelo and Praia Do Evaristo, only two of the many attractive beaches in the area.
Turial Park
The Turial Park is a pleasant apartments complex, built in a traditional white-washed style and is just a short walk from Fisherman's Beach in Albufeira's Old Town.
Turiquintas
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Valmangude Jardim
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Velamar
The Velamar Hotel is situated in the popular resort of Albufeira.
Via Don Ana
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Victor's Plaza
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Vila Alba Sun Club Apartments
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Vila Branca
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Vila Channa
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Vila Marazul
The Villa Marazul is situated close to the old town of Lagos as well as some of the Algarve's best beaches.
Vila Recife
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Vila Senhora Da Rocha
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Vilabranca Apartments
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Vilamoura Golf Hotel
The Vilamoura Golf Hotel is located in the beautiful area of Vilamoura, in the Algarve.
Vilana
Situated in the resort Armancao de Pera.
Vilanova Resort
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Vilas Dinis
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Villa Alba
The Vila Alba resort is situated in the picturesque location of Albufeira amidst a healthy forest of palm trees and Mediterranean foliage.
Villa Dona Ana
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Villas Barrocal
The Villas Barrocal are a small group of three bedroom town houses and two bedroom apartments.
Villas Colina Village
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Zarco Apartments
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Zodiaco Hotel
The Zodiaco Hotel is ideally located close to the resort centre and the Forte Novo Beach.
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