Algarve
37° 01.123' N 7° 55.456' WTOWNS
The most authentic town in the region. Roman bridges, white churches, and a slow pace. Take the ferry to the island beach.
The ancient Moorish capital. The red sandstone castle dominates the skyline. Great place to wander and eat oranges.
Ferragudo
37° 07.567' N 8° 31.123' WA traditional fishing village that hasn’t been ruined yet. Narrow cobbled streets and fishermen mending nets by the river.
BEACHES
Cacela Velha
37° 09.345' N 7° 32.678' WA tiny whitewashed village on a cliff overlooking the Ria Formosa. The view at low tide is one of the best in Portugal.
Praia do Carvalho
37° 05.123' N 8° 25.789' WAccessible only through a tunnel carved in the rock. It feels like a secret smuggler’s cove.
Algar Seco
37° 05.678' N 8° 28.234' WSkip Benagil. Walk the boardwalk here to see the cliffs and explore the Boneca cave—a natural window to the sea.
FOOD
Olhão Market
37° 01.456' N 7° 50.345' WTwo red brick buildings on the waterfront. One for fish, one for produce. The seafood is as fresh as it gets.
Marisqueira Rui
37° 11.345' N 8° 26.456' WIn Silves. No-nonsense seafood place. Order the Sapateira (crab) and a glass of salted choco shake.
HIDDEN
Estoi Palace
37° 05.789' N 7° 53.678' WA pink Rococo palace with beautiful azulejo gardens. It’s a Pousada now, but you can visit the grounds for free.
Monchique
37° 19.123' N 8° 33.234' WUp in the mountains, away from the beach crowds. Cool air, lush forests, and thermal springs.
NATURE
Ria Formosa
37° 00.123' N 7° 59.456' WMix of lagoons and islands. Take a boat tour at sunset to see flamingos and pristine sandbars.
TOWNS
The most authentic town in the region. Roman bridges, white churches, and a slow pace. Take the ferry to the island beach.
The ancient Moorish capital. The red sandstone castle dominates the skyline. Great place to wander and eat oranges.
Ferragudo
37° 07.567' N 8° 31.123' WA traditional fishing village that hasn’t been ruined yet. Narrow cobbled streets and fishermen mending nets by the river.
BEACHES
Cacela Velha
37° 09.345' N 7° 32.678' WA tiny whitewashed village on a cliff overlooking the Ria Formosa. The view at low tide is one of the best in Portugal.
Praia do Carvalho
37° 05.123' N 8° 25.789' WAccessible only through a tunnel carved in the rock. It feels like a secret smuggler’s cove.
Algar Seco
37° 05.678' N 8° 28.234' WSkip Benagil. Walk the boardwalk here to see the cliffs and explore the Boneca cave—a natural window to the sea.
FOOD
Olhão Market
37° 01.456' N 7° 50.345' WTwo red brick buildings on the waterfront. One for fish, one for produce. The seafood is as fresh as it gets.
Marisqueira Rui
37° 11.345' N 8° 26.456' WIn Silves. No-nonsense seafood place. Order the Sapateira (crab) and a glass of salted choco shake.
HIDDEN
Estoi Palace
37° 05.789' N 7° 53.678' WA pink Rococo palace with beautiful azulejo gardens. It’s a Pousada now, but you can visit the grounds for free.
Monchique
37° 19.123' N 8° 33.234' WUp in the mountains, away from the beach crowds. Cool air, lush forests, and thermal springs.
NATURE
Ria Formosa
37° 00.123' N 7° 59.456' WMix of lagoons and islands. Take a boat tour at sunset to see flamingos and pristine sandbars.