Welcome to The Algarve
Soaring cliffs, sea caves, golden beaches, scalloped bays and sandy islands draw over four million visitors to the Algarve each year. Surrounded on two sides by the Atlantic, it's a paradise for surfers, especially along the refreshingly undeveloped west coast.
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Spending Diary: a five-day trip to a remote corner of Algarve
The trip my girlfriend, Frances, and I took to southern Portugal at the tail end of September was a compromise. The previous few years we’d either been to Italy (where my folks have ...
Why the Algarve defied my expectations
I’ve always loved travel in Portugal, whether it was the tumbledown charm and boozy visits to the wineries of Porto, drinks at viewpoints and guzzling pasteis de nata in Lisbon, or s...
Where to find winter sun in Europe
The idea of winter in Europe is not so bad: frosty forest trails, snow-capped mountains and cosy log cabins sound lovely. But when the reality mostly consists of gloomy clouds, bitin...
Alternative destinations to escape the crowds in Western Europe
Western Europe's major attractions are impressive but also draw huge crowds; the magic of exploring the big sights can be quickly lost amidst long queues and a sea of selfie sticks. ...
Where to find the Algarve's best beaches
The coast of the Algarve in southern Portugal is a seemingly endless series of some of Europe’s finest beaches. They are seriously spectacular stretches of sand: the climate and atmo...
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The Algarve activities
$39.92Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Albufeira
Your Caves and Dolphin Watching Cruise begins at…
Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
$34.16Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Benagil Caves Tour from Portimao
Embark on a small boat and enjoy this tour, where we will take you as cl…
Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
$39.85Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Ria Formosa Natural Park Four Islands Half-Day Boat Cruise
Sail through the Ria Formosa Natu…
Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
$170.80Day Trips & Excursions
Portimao Private Algarve Wine and Tapas Tour by Motorcycle
Run your tastebuds past the Algar…
Day Trips & Excursions
$48.96Kid Friendly
The Algarve to Seville Sightseeing Day Tour with Guide
Take a day trip to the Spanish city of …
Kid Friendly
$34.16Outdoor Activities
Half-Day Algarve Countryside and Villages Jeep Safari
During the morning or in the afternoon cr…
Outdoor Activities