Algarve Archives - Algarve | Hiking, sightseeing & birding

Birds of the Algarve | 20 Must-See Resident Bird Species

Are you an avid birdwatcher looking for the best places to spot some of the most beautiful birds of the Algarve? Then you’ve come to the right place. Let's take a look at 20 notable resident birds inhabiting ye... Discover More...

Deserta Island: Ultimate Guide to the Best Beach in Faro

Deserta Island has one of best beaches in the Algarve. Praised for its spacious atmosphere and untouched nature, this is one of the 5 sandy islands that protect Ria Formosa Natural Park from the ocean’s waves. ... Discover More...

11 Spectacular Viewpoints in the Algarve You Can’t Miss

Prepare to be awestruck as you discover the most breathtaking viewpoints in Algarve. From sweeping cliff-top vistas to historical overlooks, these scenic gems offer some of the most spectacular views in the sun... Discover More...

Endiabrada and Hidden Lakes Trail - Bordeira - Algarve

Endiabrada & Hidden Lakes Trail | Bordeira | Vicentine Coast

This walk is the perfect introduction to the beautiful scenery that surrounds the quaint village of Bordeira. Here, the rural landscape is covered by a rich tapestry of scrubland, farmland, and small cork oak f... Discover More...

Seven Hanging Valleys Trail | Quick Walking Guide

This is a truly spectacular coastal trail that takes place along the top of deeply sculpted cliffs. Here, the turquoise, shallow waters of the ocean below contrast vividly with a multitude of warm-coloured sea ... Discover More...

Algarve | Where to Surf

A playground for surfers of all skill levels, the Algarve offers the warmest waters and the widest swell window in mainland Portugal. Surf beaches in the Algarve stretch all the way from Fuzeta in the southeast... Discover More...

Culatra Island Trail | Faro & Olhão

Miles of dunes, fine sand and crystal clear waters: that´s Culatra, one of the main islands that form the boundary between the open ocean and the lagoons of Ria Formosa. For those willing to walk, Culatra Islan... Discover More...

Masmorra Trail | Tavira | Serra do Caldeirão

A world away from Algarve’s vibrant resorts, the petite village of Mealha offers a glance at the way Algarvian people used to live centuries ago. Here, deep in the countryside, you’ll find a contrasting backdro... Discover More...

Praia da Cordoama Trail | Vicentine Coast

When shrouded in thick fog, Praia da Cordoama surely has a touch of the mystical. Located on Algarve’s western shore, this is a windy place with stark cliffs that fall steeply to the pristine beach down below. ... Discover More...

Praia da Amoreira Trail | Vicentine Coast

Compared to others in the Vicentine Coast Natural Park, this short but enjoyable trail is not the most scenic or the most dramatic – indeed, at Amoreira you won’t find towering cliffs or deeply sculpted ravines... Discover More...