Luz: The Ultimate Guide to Praia da Luz, Portugal [2025]

Praia da Luz Portugal

Praia da Luz is a small resort town located on the incredible Algarve coastline 10km west of Lagos. Praia da Luz or just Luz, was originally a small fishing village on the edge of sandy bay surrounded by cliffs. This sandy bay sheltered by cliffs means it’s a perfect family beach destination. Although the town …

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East Algarve: A Guide to Visiting the Eastern Algarve [2025]

East Algarve

The eastern Algarve is typically associated with a more unspoiled and rural Algarve than the central and most visited region. Many of the towns retain their original historic features and they haven’t all been converted into resorts with high rise apartments. With the Ria Formosa stretching along 60km of the coastline the east Algarve offers …

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Flamingos in the Algarve: The Best Places to Find Them

Flamingos in the Algarve

Flamingos, in the Algarve? To newcomers to the Algarve it’s often a surprise that you can find Greater Flamingos here. Amazingly though, there’s actually several places you can catch these incredible birds in the wild. Unfortunately for us, they’re not permanent visitors, but they do stop for food and shelter on their way to their …

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The Ria Formosa – The Ultimate Guide to the Ria Formosa [2025]

Ria Formosa Portugal

Deserted islands, white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, the Ria Formosa is a truly special place and unlike no other in Portugal. It’s also named as one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders. The Ria Formosa is both nationally and internationally recognised as a protected habitat and home to a wide array of life. Its waters, its islands, …

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