The sunny southern region of Portugal known as the Algarve!
Faro is the Algarve’s capital and cultural centre. Despite being the regional capital of tourist heavy region, the city is a more subdued affair than many of the other bigger towns and cities in the Algarve. Yes, Faro is the main entry route into this tourist hotspot, but the city keeps a distinctly low-key and …
Salema is a beautiful fishing village based around a fantastic bay in the West Algarve of Portugal. While much of the central coastline of the Algarve has seen heavy development, the west remains relatively unspoiled. Among its cliffs and beaches, you can find an array of villages and towns perfect for day trips. One of …
Loulé Carnival is one of Portugal’s liveliest and most colorful celebrations of the year, it’s the Algarve’s original carnival festival. It’s believed to have been held annually since as early as 1906 making it one of the oldest carnivals in the whole of Portugal too. For three days each year, the center of Loulé is …
Silves was the historic capital of the Algarve and retains much of its grand history with one of the best examples of a 13th century castle in Portugal. This history and culture is balanced with the usual features of Portuguese life, a lively market, café culture, and a booming restaurant scene resulting in some of …