Cacela Velha is a small but beautiful village located in the eastern Algarve. It’s famous for several things, the incredible views it offers, its expansive sandy beach, and its idyllic village protected by a small walled fortress. It’s a delightful day trip from anywhere in the Algarve and avoids much of the overcrowding that happens …
Burgau is a beautiful former fishing village in the west Algarve, it is widely 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 …
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 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. Stretching …