The sunny southern region of Portugal known as the Algarve!
Ferragudo is a small but beautiful village located on the Arade estuary opposite the city of Portimão. Fortunately, Ferragudo has escaped the heavy development of its neighbours and keeps a small but relatively traditional feel. It is well known for its picturesque village, beautiful beaches, its small harbour, and of course as a fishing village …
With the 2026 beach bathing season upon us, lets find out which beaches in the Algarve have been awarded a blue flag! If you’re a beach lover than you’re probably aware of the famous blue flag flying over many of the best beaches in the world. These blue flag beaches must meet exceptional standards regarding …
While the Algarve is world-famous for its golden beaches and cliffs, exploring inland to its boutique vineyards reveals a different side to the region. The Algarve’s unique microclimate – with over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year but cooled by Atlantic breezes produces remarkable wines that you’ll rarely find outside of the domestic market. Visiting …
The Algarve is famed for its incredible coastline but look beyond the beaches and you’ll find a thriving gastronomic scene based on thousands of years of history. Of course, the simplest way of experiencing this is within the region’s many incredible restaurants, cafés, and bars. If you want to go deeper, there are farms, vineyards, …