Loulé is a traditional market town located approximately 18km north of Faro in the Algarve. Loulé is small town that even in the summer manages to avoid much of the hustle and bustle of the Algarve. Well, except for one day of the week. Each Saturday morning its traditional fish market merges with a local …
Cacela Velha is a tiny village located on a hill at the eastern end of the Ria Formosa. It’s a delightful day trip from anywhere in the Algarve and avoids much of the overcrowding that happens elsewhere on the coast. It’s famous for several things, the incredible views it offers, its expansive sandy beach, and …
Burgau is a beautiful former fishing village in the west Algarve, known for its stunning cliffs and golden sandy beach. The west Algarve is usually associated with a rugged and unspoilt Algarve experience. Jaw dropping cliffs, secluded beaches, and that oh so clear turquoise water. Towns and facilities can seem few and far between for …
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 …