The sunny southern region of Portugal known as the Algarve!
With the 2024 beach bathing season upon us, lets find out which beaches of 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 …
Praia de Odeceixe is an incredible beach on the north-west coast of the Algarve. It’s a beach at the small river mouth of the Seixe River. That same river forms the natural border between the Algarve and the Alentejo region to the north of it. The incredible beach falls on the Algarve side of the …
Odeceixe is a small village on the Seixe River in the west Algarve. That same river forms the natural border between the Algarve and the Alentejo region. The village falls on the Algarve side of the border, and is a typically charming Algarve village with whitewashed houses and terracotta rooftops. Where is Odeceixe? Odeceixe …
Faro is a more subdued affair than many of the other bigger cities in Portugal. Despite being the capital of the Algarve and the main entry route into this tourist hotspot the city keeps a distinctly low-key and traditional Portuguese feel. With the airport located on the outskirts of the city, Faro itself is sometimes …