Travel Stories

• road trips

• destination practicalities

6 min read • Jun 22, 2022

If you’re looking for the best road trips through the Algarve, don’t miss these five top drives, taking in hilltop villages and stunning coastal scenery.

• budget travel

• connections

6 min read • Jun 20, 2022

When planning a trip to the Algarve region in southern Portugal, you can save money with these top 10 tips.

• budget travel

• connections

6 min read • Jun 19, 2022

If you’re looking for the best free things to do in the Algarve in Portugal, start off with these top activities.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

6 min read • Jun 17, 2022

Whether you’re visiting as a couple, a family or as a solo traveler, here are 8 top places in the Algarve that you won’t want to miss.

• destination practicalities

• train travel

6 min read • Jun 15, 2022

Whether traveling by train, bus or rental car, you can discover the best ways to get around the Algarve with this handy roundup.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Jun 14, 2022

From sublime sunsets to dolphin-watching trips, here are a few of the top experiences to savor in this famously beautiful region of southern Portugal.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Jun 14, 2022

From the spots with the best warm water for swimming to reliable family favorites, here are 10 of the best beaches in the Algarve.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

9 min read • Jun 13, 2022

Want to make the best of your time in the Algarve? Check out our epic 3-, 5- and 7-day itineraries to plan your unforgettable trip.

• beaches

• activities

10 min read • Jun 6, 2022

The southernmost corner of Portugal reigns as one of Europe's great surfing playgrounds. Here's our pick of the Algarve's top surf breaks.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

7 min read • Jun 3, 2022

The golden beaches of the Algarve are some of the loveliest in Europe, but you can enjoy the coast at any time of year. Here are the top times to come.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

10 min read • Nov 13, 2019

"The plan was to stay somewhere fairly remote and quiet close to the coast, enjoy the sunshine and food, and do some gentle exploring mainly based around…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Sep 30, 2019

Find out why the natural beauty, delicious cuisine and fabulous array of outdoor activities in Portugal’s Algarve region took our writer by surprise.

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Aug 15, 2019

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…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

3 min read • Nov 17, 2014

Portugal's least developed region, the western Algarve has nationally protected nature reserves, pristine beaches, wild coastlines, jagged cliffs, and is…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • May 21, 2014

Alongside sun-drenched beaches and historical villages, the Algarve region of Portugal is packed with choices for anyone with a passion for simple,…

• festivals and events

• art and culture

4 min read • Jan 5, 2012

The arrivals hall of Faro airport is flooded with golf club-toting tourists every day, and multimillion-dollar yachts bob in the resort-style harbour of…