Monchique: The Ultimate Guide to Monchique, Portugal [2026]

Monchique Algarve

The wonderful town of Monchique is surrounded by nature and unlike the nearby Algarve coast is a lot less developed. You’ll find this small town hidden in the mountain range and thick forests of Serra de Monchique! Monchique is a small town of just 6000 people, and is popular with people seeking a more rural …

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Quarteira – The Ultimate Guide to Quarteira, Portugal [2026]

Quarteira Algarve Portugal

Snuggled on the coastline between Faro and the upmarket Vilamoura is the small town of Quarteira. Originally a fishing village, it rose to prominence as a prime holiday resort in the 1970s and 1980s. Today its reputation has dwindled. Behind its scenic beaches and lively promenade are the remains of its 1970s mass development in …

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Vila Real de Santo António – The Ultimate Guide to VRSA

Vila Real de Santo Antonio Algarve

Vila Real de Santo António is a small lively city, known for its history, architecture, and great beaches. It’s located at the far east of the Algarve coast, sandwiched between the Atlantic and the Guadiana River. In Portuguese terms, it’s a relatively new city and was built under royal decree in 1776.  Vila Real de Santo …

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Alvor: The Ultimate Guide to Alvor, Portugal [2026]

Alvor Algarve Portugal

Alvor is one of the best resort towns in the Algarve. It’s a former fishing village turned resort town not too far from the city Portimão. It’s now famed as a resort, yet its kept its distinctively Portuguese feel. You’ll find traditional Algarvean houses, cobbled streets, and fishing boats lined along its beaches. Those beaches …

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