Silves | What To See
Once the splendid capital of the Islamic province of al-Gharb, Silves today is a pleasant little town that charms visitors with its whitewashed houses... Discover More...
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Mainland Portugal’s gentler, warmer waters are found here. Formed by an intricate maze of dunes, mudflats, sand banks, saltmarshes and forested patche... Discover More...
Albufeira | Best Beaches
Albufeira has some of the prettiest beaches in the Algarve but they are also some of the busiest during the region’s high season. If you enjoy a livel... Discover More...
Trail of Headlands | Lagoa
Rugged but pleasing, the meandering Trail of Headlands will make you hike up and down abrupt little valleys and prominent headlands that encapsulate s... Discover More...
Best Hidden Beaches in Algarve
Although the Algarve is one of Europe’s most popular beach destinations, it is surprisingly easy to get away from it all and escape the throngs of bea... Discover More...
Benagil Sea Cave | Know Before You Go
The winds and the waves joined forces to create a cathedral worthy of God Neptune: crowned by a round skylight, the Benagil Sea Cave is a light-filled... Discover More...
Barragem da Bravura Trail | Walks in Lagos
To the north of Lagos you’ll find a peaceful haven in Algarve’s undulating countryside. Built in the sixties, the Bravura dam has formed a pleasant la... Discover More...
Bordeira Trail | Vicentine Coast Natural Park
The lovely landscape surrounding Bordeira will show you the inner side of the Vicentine Coast Natural Park: not as wild but every bit as outstanding a... Discover More...
Pontal Forest | Birds & Nature
Birds of the Algarve | Pontal Forest | Ria Formosa
• Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) resident 1)
• Black Kite (Milvus migrans) Mar.-A... Discover More...
Venta Moinhos Salt Marsh Trail | Castro Marim Nature Reserve
Wideness, flatness and quietness: magnified by the graceful flight of a lonely Montagu's Harrier, these are the prevailing feelings when strolling aro... Discover More...