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 …
Drifting above the skies of Portugal is the ever present White Stork. These large birds with their characteristic red beak, and black and white plumage are some of my favourite birds to come across. Generally around Spring time, an abundance of storks make a return to Portugal from their winter nesting sites in Africa. Although …
If you’re visiting Monchique, you might be wondering what the abandoned looking convent is on the hillside above the small town. If you’re into unique buildings, history and places with a somewhat odd feeling to them, then visiting Monchique’s convent might be for you! It’s full name is Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro and …
We think Faro is the perfect introduction to the Algarve and maybe even Portugal. Although it doesn’t quite have hidden gem status, Faro is the often skipped over capital city of the Algarve. The airport is located on the outskirts and because of this Faro is often quickly left behind by tourists heading to the …