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. Stretching …
The western Algarve is more rugged and windswept than both the central Algarve and the eastern Algarve. Once you move away from the resort towns and villages, the wild west Algarve is a place that attracts a bigger mix of surfers, walkers, and naturalists than holiday makers and your typical tourists. Much of the coastline …
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 …
Ferragudo is a small but beautiful village located on the Arade estuary opposite the city of Portimão. Fortunately, Ferragudo has escaped the heavy development of its neighbours and keeps a small but relatively traditional feel. It is well known for its picturesque village, beautiful beaches, it’s small harbour, and of course as a fishing village, …