Alcoutim is a small town with a surprising amount of history, and a whole bunch of nature that makes for a wonderful escape from the typical Algarve. It’s didden in a sleepy corner of the east Algarve that borders both Spain and the Alentejo region and is perhaps the Algarve’s best kept secret. This is …
Albufeira is the biggest and perhaps most widely known of the Algarve resort towns. A once quiet fishing village now turned into a pure out and out tourist destination. Despite its reputation, it remains ever popular today with a lively mix of locals, seasonal visitors, and of course tourists. How exactly does a prime beach …
Deserted islands, white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, the Ria Formosa is a truly special place and unlike no other in Portugal. It’s also named as one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders, and both nationally and internationally recognised as a protected habitat and home to a wide array of life. Its waters, its islands, and the life …
Olhão is a traditional fishing town in the east Algarve, Portugal. It’s a great town to explore and is perfect for a day trip to experience some of the authentic Algarve. Olhão does have a reputation of being a more rugged working town, than a pure tourist destination. However, you’l find plenty to see and …