The Ludo Trail in Faro – The Complete Guide

Ludo Trail Portugal

We’ve mentioned the Ludo Trail more than a few times on this blog, and we thought it was about time we gave it a dedicated page! Why does it deserve its own page? Well, it’s a simple, short, and easily accessible place to have a closer look at the Ria Formosa and some of its …

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Storks in Portugal – Cegonha Branca

White Stork Portugal

With April approaching you might notice an abundance of storks making a return to the Algarve skies. Although it’s widely recorded that many stay year-round in the Algarve, most storks do leave Portugal during the winter months. They’ll usually return to their nests around late March and April. Not long after this, chicks will be …

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Luz: The Ultimate Guide to Praia da Luz, Portugal [2024]

Praia da Luz

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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West Algarve: A Guide to the Western Algarve

The Coastline of West Algarve

The western Algarve is more rugged and windswept than both the central Algarve and the eastern Algarve. Once you get passed the resort towns and villages it’s a place that attracts a bigger mix of surfers, walkers and naturalists than holiday makers and your typical tourists. Much of the coastline is surrounded by steep cliffs, …

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