The sunny southern region of Portugal known as the Algarve!
The Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is one of the most spectacular hikes in Portugal – if not the world! On this trail you’ll find incredible cliffs, sweeping views of perfect blue-green waters, and secret golden sandy beaches, the best of the Algarve. I’ve hiked all over Portugal and this is one of my favourites anywhere …
Estoi is a small village located 10km into the hills above Faro. It’s full of typical Algarve charm with a slower pace of life. The village is mostly famous for three things; its palace (Palácio de Estoi), its Roman history, and its 15th Century church (Igreja Matriz de Estoi). With both inexpensive and convenient travel …
The wonderful town of Monchique is surrounded by nature and unlike the nearby Algarve coast is a lot less developed. You’ll find this small town hidden in the mountain range and thick forests of Serra de Monchique! Monchique is a small town of just 6000 people, and is popular with people seeking a more rural …
Snuggled on the coastline between Faro and the upmarket Vilamoura is the small town of Quarteira. Originally a fishing village, it rose to prominence as a prime holiday resort in the 1970s and 1980s. Today its reputation has dwindled. Behind its scenic beaches and lively promenade are the remains of its 1970s mass development in …