The sunny southern region of Portugal known as the Algarve!
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 …
Vila Real de Santo António is a small lively city, known for its history, architecture, and great beaches. It’s located at the far east of the Algarve coast, sandwiched between the Atlantic and the Guadiana River. In Portuguese terms, it’s a relatively new city and was built under royal decree in 1776. Vila Real de Santo …
Alvor is one of the best resort towns in the Algarve. It’s a former fishing village turned resort town not too far from the city Portimão. It’s now famed as a resort, yet its kept its distinctively Portuguese feel. You’ll find traditional Algarvean houses, cobbled streets, and fishing boats lined along its beaches. Those beaches …
Ilha do Farol is a small community on a barrier island on the edge of the Ria Formosa, around 10km from Faro and 6km from Olhão. Praia do Farol, or Ilha do Farol as it’s known locally, is actually located on Ilha da Culatra. Although the names suggest they are separate islands, they are two …