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

Monsaraz Alentejo Portugal

The medieval village of Monsaraz is a true marvel of Portugal and should be on everyone’s Alentejo bucket list! It’s a small village perched high up on a hilltop that offers amazing views of the surrounding Alentejo countryside and Lake Alqueva. The village is completely surrounded by historic walls and at one end you’ll find …

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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 hidden 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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