Cacela Velha: The Ultimate Guide to Cacela Velha [2026]

Cacela Velha Portugal

Cacela Velha is a small but beautiful village located in the eastern Algarve. It’s famous for several things, the incredible views it offers, its expansive sandy beach, and its idyllic village protected by a small walled fortress. It’s a delightful day trip from anywhere in the Algarve and avoids much of the overcrowding that happens …

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

Burgau Algarve Portugal

Burgau is a beautiful former fishing village in the west Algarve, it is widely known for its stunning cliffs and golden sandy beach. The west Algarve is usually associated with a rugged and unspoilt Algarve experience. Jaw dropping cliffs, secluded beaches, and that oh so clear turquoise water. Towns and facilities can seem few and …

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Culatra Island: The Ultimate Guide to Ilha da Culatra [2026]

Ilha da Culatra

Ilha da Culatra is a beautiful barrier island on the edge of the Ria Formosa, around 10km from Faro and 6km from Olhão. Ilha da Culatra, Culatra and Praia da Culatra, as their names suggest are all parts of the same incredible island and you’ll hear all variations of the name frequently. On the western …

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Christmas in the Algarve: What’s the Algarve like at Christmas?

Christmas Lights in Faro, Algarve

At first, Christmas in the Algarve might sound like a strange proposition. This undeniable summer and well known beach destination for Christmas? Well you’ll soon find out that the Algarve takes on its own kind of atmosphere during the most wonderful time of the year! Keep reading to find out what Christmas is like in …

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