Central Algarve: The Ultimate Guide to the Central Algarve [2026]

Central Algarve carvoeiro

The centre of the Algarve is undoubtedly the most popular and the most widely visited area of the Algarve. Within central Algarve you’ll not only find the big resort towns like Albufeira and Vilamoura, but also historical towns like Silves and Loulé, not to mention the regional capital of the Algarve, Faro. Putting the Central …

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Praia de Faro: The Ultimate Guide to Faro’s Beach [2025]

Praia de Faro Portugal

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 …

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West Algarve: A Guide to the Western Algarve

West Algarve

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 …

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Salema Village: The Ultimate Guide to Salema, Portugal [2025]

Salema Algarve Portugal

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 …

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