Estoi: The Complete Guide to Estoi, Portugal [2026]

Estoi Palace Algarve

Estoi is a small village located 10km into the hills above Faro. It’s full of typical Algarve charm with a slower pace of life. The village is mostly famous for three things; its palace (Palácio de Estoi), its Roman history, and its 15th Century church (Igreja Matriz de Estoi). With both inexpensive and convenient travel …

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Luz: The Ultimate Guide to Praia da Luz, Portugal [2026]

Praia da Luz Portugal

Praia da Luz is a small resort town located on the incredible Algarve coastline 10km west of Lagos. Praia da Luz or just Luz, was originally a small fishing village on the edge of sandy bay surrounded by cliffs. This sandy bay sheltered by cliffs means it’s a perfect family beach destination. Although the town …

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Alcoutim: The Ultimate Guide to Alcoutim, Portugal [2026]

View of Alcoutim Portugal

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 …

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