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.
Igreja do Carmo and Capela dos Ossos: gold, skulls and baroque in the heart of Faro
In the centre of Faro stands this 18th-century Carmelite temple, one of the finest examples of baroque in the Algarve, whose interior surprises with gilded altars, delicate carvings and a chapel lined with human bones that makes you see time in a new light.
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.
Benagil beach: the stone cathedral sculpted by the Atlantic
A marine cave with a roof open to the sky, limestone cliffs, and a hidden beach that can only be reached from the sea: that’s Benagil, one of the Algarve’s most astounding natural treasures.
Olhão, the white city of the Algarve where the sea still sets the rhythm of life
With its cubic architecture inherited from North Africa, vibrant markets brimming with freshly caught seafood, narrow streets hiding taverns smelling of cataplana and a seafaring essence that has withstood the test of time, this town on the banks of the Ria Formosa still retains the flavour of ancient ports.
Praia da Marinha: how to visit one of the Algarve’s most beautiful beaches
This cove hidden between golden cliffs, natural archways, and sea caves is ranked among the world’s most beautiful beaches, offering iconic scenery that sums up the wild beauty of southern Portugal.
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.
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