Alvor: The Ultimate Guide to Alvor, Portugal [2024]

Alvor Algarve Portugal

Alvor is a village located in the west Algarve, within the municipality of Portimão. Despite being referred to as a civil parish or freguesia in Portuguese. Its infrastructure and facilities are comparable to some of the nearby bigger towns. That combined with amazing beaches, and a great variety of bars and restaurants, give Alvor a …

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Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal – The #1 Guide to VRSA

Vila Real de Santo António Portugal

Vila Real de Santo António is a small city located at the far east of the Algarve coast. Nestled between the Atlantic and the Guadiana River, the relatively new city was built under royal decree in 1776.  It developed first as a frontier city, then as an industrial city becoming the cradle of the canned fish …

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Monte Gordo: The Complete Guide to Monte Gordo, Portugal

Monte Gordo

For the lovers of the traditional Algarve, Monte Gordo might not be for you. It’s concrete apartments and hotels rise seemingly out of nowhere on the route between the slow-paced towns of Tavira and Vila Real de Santo Antonio. However, wonder through the tightly packed streets and you’ll be faced with the real reason it …

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Alte – The Complete Guide to the Village of Alte, Portugal

Alte Portugal

Alte is a small village located in the central Algarve at the northwest end of Loulé’s municipality.  The village makes for a lovely daytrip, and a good option for those wanting to steer clear of some overcrowded nearby areas. Alte is famous mostly for its natural features, the water springs and waterfall. It’s also considered …

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