Ilha da Culatra is a beautiful barrier island on the edge of the Ria Formosa, around 10km from Faro and 6km from Olhão. Ilha da Culatra, Culatra and Praia da Culatra, as their names suggest are all parts of the same incredible island and you’ll hear all variations of the name frequently. On the western …
Praia do Guincho is an incredible beach situated on the coastline of the Serra de Sintra hills not far from both Lisbon and Cascais. It’s an expansive beach that’s fully exposed to the Atlantic Ocean, both the powerful waves and constant winds. It’s probably one of the best beaches for you if the smaller and …
Nearly everyone has heard of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’, a list of man-made wonders that was originally compiled in 100 BC. This list featured seven monuments across the known world of the time – the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. In 2007, Portugal would set about deciding its own version of the Seven …
We think Faro is the perfect introduction to the Algarve and maybe even Portugal. Although it doesn’t quite have hidden gem status, Faro is the often skipped over capital city of the Algarve. The airport is located on the outskirts and because of this Faro is often quickly left behind by tourists heading to the …