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

Loule Portugal

Loulé is a traditional market town located approximately 18km north of Faro in the Algarve. Loulé is small town that even in the summer manages to avoid much of the hustle and bustle of the Algarve. Well, except for one day of the week. Each Saturday morning its traditional fish market merges with a local …

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Praia da Arrifana – The Ultimate Guide to Arrifana

Arrifana Algarve Portugal

Praia da Arrifana is a popular beach on the coast of the West Algarve. It’s widely known for its stunning cliffs and for being the west Algarve’s top surfing destination. The beach is just a short walk from the village of Arrifana, which is within the Aljezur municipality. The village is small, cosy, and typically …

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Igreja de São Lourenço – The Church of São Lourenço – Almancil

Igreja Sao Laurenco Almancil

Igreja de São Lourenço is a true hidden treasure in the Algarve! Inside the small church is one of the best examples of 18th century azulejos you can find anywhere in the Algarve. Only the gold-leafed altar and several support columns aren’t covered in the beautiful Baroque tiles. Read on to find out more about …

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Pena Palace: DIY Guide to The National Palace of Pena

Pena National Palace Sintra

The stunning red and yellow Pena National Palace has been at the top of nearly all lists of things to see or do in Portugal for a long time. A day trip to Sintra, is perhaps as iconic to Lisbon, as Belem and the pastel de nata! Pena Palace is an exotic and fairy tale …

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