The sunny southern region of Portugal known as the Algarve!
Praia de Faro is often seen as more of a local’s beach and hang out, than and out and out tourist beach in the Algarve. That doesn’t mean Praia de Faro should be skipped though. It’s an amazing beach facing the ocean on one side and facing the Ria Formosa lagoon on the other. Praia …
Monte Gordo is the east Algarve’s most popular beach resort and people are here for one thing only – it’s incredible beach. Due to its proximity to the Mediterranean sea, it also offers the warmest waters in the Algarve. For the lovers of the traditional Algarve, Monte Gordo might not be for you. It’s concrete …
At the far southwestern tip of the Algarve is the town of Sagres. This is where the western Algarve is at its wildest. For lovers of traditional towns and winding streets, Sagres might not be for you. Compared to other towns and villages in the region, Sagres is almost unremarkable. However, what it lacks in …
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 …