The centre of the Algarve is undoubtedly the most popular and the most widely visited area. 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. What exactly is included in Central …
Faro is a more subdued affair than many of the other bigger cities in Portugal. Despite being the capital of the Algarve and the main entry route into this tourist hotspot the city keeps a distinctly low-key and traditional Portuguese feel. With the airport located on the outskirts of the city, Faro itself is sometimes …
The eastern Algarve is typically associated with a more unspoiled and rural Algarve than the central and most visited region. Many of the towns retain their original historic features and they haven’t all been converted into resorts with high rise apartments. With the Ria Formosa stretching along 60km of the coastline the east Algarve offers …
Deserted islands, white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, the Ria Formosa is a truly special place and unlike no other in Portugal. It’s also named as one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders. The Ria Formosa is both nationally and internationally recognised as a protected habitat and home to a wide array of life. Its waters, its islands, …