While Tavira might be the cultural heart of the east Algarve, you’ll actually need to travel just a little bit further to get to its nearby paradise island. It’s sometimes referred to as the jewel of the Ria Formosa and its an incredible 11km long island of white sand. With glorious beaches and crystal clear …
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Tavira is a small riverside town located in the east Algarve. Due to its unique location it blends a historic riverside town, with many of the features of your more typical seaside resort. While retaining much of its authentic Portuguese charm. It’s a great place to base yourself in for longer trips to the Algarve, …
Hidden between a nature reserve and the Spanish border is the ever so unique village of Castro Marim. It’s surrounded by wetland, salt ponds, and sandwiched between a 13th century castle, and a 17th century fortress. It’s long history of fortifying the border with Spain is prominent. Within the village you’ll find the slow-paced life …
Many places in the Alentejo could be taken straight from fantasy films; walled villages, beautiful castles and timeless countryside. One that makes this list is the delightful village of Évoramonte. It’s a small village of just several hundred people surrounded by centuries old walls. In the middle of them, a unique castle and like much …
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