The Ludo Trail in Faro – The Complete Guide

Ludo Trail Faro Algarve

The Ludo Trail is an incredible hiking trail just outside of Faro in the Algarve. It’s a locals favourite and popular with walkers, runners, and even cyclists who want to get out of the city. It’s one of our favourite places to introduce visitors to the beautiful Ria Formosa. A lagoon that stretches for nearly …

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The Best Kayak Trips in Lagos – A Local’s Guide to Kayaking in Lagos

Kayak Trips Lagos

Lagos, is one of the top destinations in the Algarve, and for good reason. It offers an incredible mix of a historic old town, lively nightlife, and of course some of the best beaches in the region. It’s also a great place for outdoor adventurers, with amazing hiking paths, and a good array of water …

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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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Algarve… e Schweppes (Algarve and Schweppes?)

Schweppes Sign Algarve

Across the Algarve you might have seen bold and colourful advertising signs stating Algarve… e Schweppes. Some of these signs, made up of painted tiles have actually been around since the 1950s. It all started with an Instagram post of us finding a tiled advertisement for Schweppes in São Brás de Alportel, in the Algarve. …

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