The sunny southern region of Portugal known as the 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 …
Hidden between a nature reserve and the Spanish border is the ever so unique village of Castro Marim. It’s surrounded by wetland, salt ponds, and sandwiched between a 13th century castle, and a 17th century fortress. Its long history of fortifying the border with Spain is prominent. Within the village you’ll find the slow-paced life …
With warmer weather, less wind, and more sunshine, a trip to the Algarve from Lisbon is a guaranteed way to get a great beach holiday. If you’re not into beaches, then the Algarve also has some incredible culture and some of the biggest summer festivals. Throw in the wild-west Algarve and the Ria Formosa and …
Ilha do Farol is a small community on a barrier island on the edge of the Ria Formosa, around 10km from Faro and 6km from Olhão. Praia do Farol, or Ilha do Farol as it’s known locally, is actually located on Ilha da Culatra. Although the names suggest they are separate islands, they are two …