Batalha is a peaceful town around 120km north of Lisbon with one very big surprise. The name of the town – Batalha – literally means battle and was the stage for one of the most important battles in Portuguese history. In 1385, Batalha de Aljubarrota secured Portuguese independence from Castile. To honour that victory, King …
Lagos is one of the Algarve’s top destination cities. Boasting a historic oldtown, modern marina, cultural attractions, with some incredible beaches and scenery it really combines much of what the Algarve is famous for. In fact, it’s probably got so much to do that a day trip to Lagos really doesn’t do it justice. It’s …
Praia de Faro is often seen as more of a local’s beach and hang out, than and out and out tourist beach in the Algarve. That doesn’t mean Praia de Faro should be skipped though. It’s an amazing beach facing the ocean on one side and facing the Ria Formosa lagoon on the other. Praia …
Monte Gordo is the east Algarve’s most popular beach resort and people are here for one thing only – it’s incredible beach. Due to its proximity to the Mediterranean sea, it also offers the warmest waters in the Algarve. For the lovers of the traditional Algarve, Monte Gordo might not be for you. It’s concrete …