After exploring the best attractions in Albufeira, it’s time to discover the surroundings. There are so many amazing day trips from Albufeira it can be hard to choose, so I’ve picked out the best ones here. Get ready to explore historic cities, breathtaking natural landmarks, and some of the best towns in the Algarve. Some […]
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Undoubtedly one of the most popular resort towns in the Algarve, Albufeira is a fun place to vacation or pass by a couple of days on an Algarve road trip. There are lots of things to do in Albufeira, Portugal, from exhilarating water sports to relaxing on the beach or strolling the cobbled streets through […]
If you’re in the eastern Algarve, Tavira island (Ilha de Tavira) in Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the places you should visit at least once and makes a wonderful day trip from Faro. The astounding island used to be an important center for tuna fishing from the mid-1800s to the mid1900s and still […]
Home to the unique Anchor Cemetery and the only beach easily reached by foot on Ilha de Tavira, Barril beach (Praia do Barril) makes a wonderful day out that doesn’t have to implement a boat trip. The beach has all the facilities you need, like toilets, restaurants, bars, sunbeds, and shade, yet the opportunity to […]
One of the most underrated gateways to Ria Formosa Natural Park, Olhão, is situated right outside Faro and makes for an incredible vacation spot. There are amazing things to do in Olhão, Algarve, yet the atmosphere is somewhat more relaxed than in most cities in the Algarve. A relaxed boat trip to the islands followed […]
While Algarve’s capital city is a lovely place to spend your vacation, there are a plethora of amusing day trips from Faro to take! After exploring the best things to do in Faro, it’s time to devour the rest of the region. After traveling extensively in the Algarve I know the best spots and I’ll […]
You’re excited about your trip to the tourist capital of the Algarve but find it overwhelming how to get from Faro to Albufeira. I totally get you. There are multiple local routes and transportation options to figure out both from Faro city and Faro Airport and often so many different places to collect information from. […]
On the east side of Portugal, you’ll find one of the most enchanting towns in the Algarve. Not only is Tavira less visited than other places in the region, but it’s also one that’s stayed true to its traditions. In Tavira, you still get that local fisherman’s village feels to it when getting lost in […]
Portugal has many amazing cities, and arguably one of the best of them is Algarve’s quaint capital, Faro. Often overlooked because of its famous neighbors, there are a lot of things to do in Faro with all of its natural beauty and cultural vibrance. Faro is just as worth visiting as the nearby towns of […]