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

View of Alcoutim Portugal

Alcoutim is a small town with a surprising amount of history, and a whole bunch of nature that makes for a wonderful escape from the typical Algarve. It’s didden in a sleepy corner of the east Algarve that borders both Spain and the Alentejo region and is perhaps the Algarve’s best kept secret. This is …

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

Albufeira Portugal

Albufeira is the biggest and perhaps most widely known of the Algarve resort towns. A once quiet fishing village now turned into a pure out and out tourist destination. Despite its reputation, it remains ever popular today with a lively mix of locals, seasonal visitors, and of course tourists. How exactly does a prime beach …

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Cabanas Beach: The Ultimate Guide to Cabanas Island [2026]

Cabanas Island

Cabanas Island, or Ilha de Cabanas is a stunning island in the Algarve with an incredible beach. It’s just a few minutes from Cabanas de Tavira and is one of my favourite beaches in the Algarve.   Cabanas de Tavira is a charming fishing village just 6km (4 miles) to the east of Tavira. It’s …

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