Algarve
In southern Portugal, amidst landscapes sculpted by the wind and the Atlantic, the Algarve opens up as a destination that invites you to let yourself go. A paradise molded into golden cliffs, secret grottos, and otherworldly beaches, such as Praia da Marinha or the magical Benagil.
Municipalities like Lagos, Faro, and Portimão preserve the soul of the south: quiet squares, markets, and alleyways that smell of salt.
Sailing among the islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, exploring Ilha Deserta, or watching the sunset from Ponta da Piedade are just some of the experiences that will connect you with the rhythm of the Algarve.
Whether you’re traveling with family, as a couple, or alone, this corner of the world has something special in store for you.
What to see in Algarve
What to see in Faro: the old charm of the Algarve captured in a white city by the sea
Discover the most authentic side of the Algarve in this charming seafaring city which has preserved part of its ancient Arab city wall, the Roman remains at Milreu and a peaceful historic quarter which offers access to the Ría Formosa.
Ilha Deserta or Ilha Barreta, the Algarve’s last frontier of dunes, birds and silence
Off Faro’s coastline, the wildest island in the Ria Formosa Natural Park greets visitors with no roads or houses, just a strip of sand and shells, with endless beaches and wooden walkways in the farthest reaches of continental Portugal.
Ria Formosa Natural Park: the Algarve’s living labyrinth of water and sand
Discover one of the great ecological gems of southern Portugal, a coastal lagoon in perpetual transformation that is home to centuries-old salt marshes, mobile dunes, fishing villages and unique species, where life moves to the rhythm of the tides.
What to see in Albufeira: stroll along narrow whitewashed streets with an Arab heritage, and see the Algarve’s golden cliffs
With scenic beaches such as São Rafael and Falésia, narrow whitewashed streets that preserve their Arab heritage, and a multi-coloured marina which is the departure point for boat trips to sea caves and the Ria Formosa, Albufeira will make you never want to leave the Algarve.
What to see in Lagos: the Algarve port from which Portugal set out to discover the world
With streets that still whisper tales of explorers and privateers, sixteenth century walls, an ancient slave market and hidden coves and grottoes, this western Algarve city offers a journey back in time alongside the Atlantic.
What to see in Portimão: golden cliffs, grilled sardines and a past anchored to the River Arade
Between Praia da Rocha and the Arade estuary, Portimão boasts an old town with a seafaring spirit, a history shaped by the canning industry and some of the Algarve’s finest beaches.
