Madeira, an island about a two-hour flight from the mainland, is another location that consistently rises to the top of ...

The beaches of Sagres — the westernmost of the Algarve towns — are legendary for surfing (and far less crowded in April). The landscapes in this region area also unbelievable.

The Algarve has a charm and aesthetic that is hard to replicate elsewhere. There’s a kind of light in the area that’s soft, golden and always set in motion, that makes everything feel touched by a ...

From the sunny weather and blue-flag beaches to water parks and dolphin-watching, the Algarve in Southern Portugal is the perfect place for a quick fix of winter sun. From Lagos beaches to Faro ...

72 hours in the Algarve, Portugal: ... After a swim and breakfast, I drive to the nearby town of Lagos. “Our story began 2000 years ago,” historian Ligio tells me, ...

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This popular southern Portugal beach in the Algarve is less than half an hour on foot from Lagos, and it has a sizeable length of 160 metres. You can access the beach by climbing down some steps ...