The sunny southern region of Portugal known as the Algarve!
Portugal is a country steeped in tradition, from its food and wine to its architecture, music, and handmade crafts. While some traditional crafts have become endangered, pottery and ceramics have stood the test of time to become a symbol of Portuguese artistry. From north to south, you will find artisans spinning their wheels to create …
The western Algarve offers a different experience from the region’s busier central resorts. Around Lagos, you’ll find historic streets, small coves and the dramatic rock formations of Ponta da Piedade. Further west, the coast becomes more exposed, with surf beaches, windswept headlands and smaller villages around Sagres and the Costa Vicentina. Inland, the hills around …
Praia da Bordeira, located just outside the quiet village of Carrapateira on Portugal’s wild Costa Vicentina, is one of the Algarve’s most breathtaking and unspoiled beaches. It’s also one of the biggest in the west Algarve and stretches for over 3 kilometres. These expansive sands, sweeping sand dunes, and dramatic cliffs create an atmosphere of …
When most people think of the Algarve, dinosaurs might be the last thing that comes to mind. However, for fans of fossils and prehistoric life, the algarve is a surprising spot to find evidence of dinosaurs. Some of the best fossil evidence can be found in the small village of Salema in the West Algarve. …