Planning an Algarve itinerary means deciding what to prioritize among some of Europe’s most beautiful beaches, dramatic sea caves, and charming coastal towns. We spent nine days exploring the Algarve, the finale of a five-week trip through Portugal that also took us through Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Nazaré, Porto, and the Douro Valley. We hiked the […]
From hiking cliffside trails and boat-touring sea caves to feasting on fresh-caught seafood and wandering castle towns, the Algarve delivers some of the best travel experiences in Portugal. Tim and I spent 9 days in the Algarve in October and explored far more of the region than what’s covered in this guide. Twenty experiences might […]
In this guide, we share 12 of the best restaurants in Albufeira, from traditional Portuguese tapas spots to popular local favorites and Michelin-starred fine dining, and we’ve personally dined at every single one. Many people travel to Albufeira for its gorgeous beaches, lively nightlife, and resorts, but Albufeira is also home to some genuinely great […]
Where to stay in the Algarve is the first big decision you’ll make for a trip to Portugal’s southern coast, and it matters more than it might seem. The region stretches over 100 miles of coastline, and the right home base depends entirely on the kind of trip you want: lively beach town, quiet fishing […]
The Algarve is home to some of the best beaches in Europe, but with over a hundred to choose from, deciding where to spend your limited beach days is half the challenge. We explored this coastline firsthand, hiking down staircase after staircase, comparing cove after cove, and even seeing several of these beaches from the […]
Stretching along the coastline of the Algarve is one of the most beautiful walks in Portugal, the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail. On this hike, you will gaze across some of the most picturesque beaches in Europe, peer into Benagil Cave, and be treated to an endless number of jaw-dropping views of the Algarve. We hiked […]