The major towns, and many of the smaller towns in the Algarve are served by a small but reliable train network run by the national operator Combois De Portugal. The trains are definitely not the most modern looking, or the fastest mode of travel in the Algarve. However, they do offer a scenic way of …
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. Praia …
Faro is the Algarve’s capital and cultural centre. Despite being the regional capital of tourist heavy region, the city is a more subdued affair than many of the other bigger towns and cities in the Algarve. Yes, Faro is the main entry route into this tourist hotspot, but the city keeps a distinctly low-key and …
Salema is a beautiful fishing village based around a fantastic bay in the West Algarve of Portugal. While much of the central coastline of the Algarve has seen heavy development, the west remains relatively unspoiled. Among its cliffs and beaches, you can find an array of villages and towns perfect for day trips. One of …