If you’re looking to explore the Algarve, you’ll often need to hire a car. Outside of the major towns and cities, taxis can be expensive and public transport can be inconvenient or non-existent. Despite it being straight forward to rent a car in the Algarve, one of the biggest complaints I hear is about the …
If you want to explore more of Portugal, then often you’ll need the flexibility of renting a car. Beyond the major cities and well-travelled locations, you’ll quickly feel that sense of discovery. Small town charm, authentic food, and even lower costs! Unfortunately, in many of these smaller towns and even cities public transport can be …
The wonderful town of Monchique is surrounded by nature and unlike the nearby Algarve coast is a lot less developed. You’ll find this small town hidden in the mountain range and thick forests of Serra de Monchique! Monchique is a small town of just 6000 people, and is popular with people seeking a more rural …
The major towns, and many of the smaller towns are served by a small but reliable train network run by the national operator Combois De Portugal. Although the trains are definitely not the most modern looking, or the fastest mode of travel in the Algarve. They do offer a scenic way of travelling sometimes missed …