Outdoors in The Algarve

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outdoors in The Algarve : the essentials

Cliffs in Sagres

Cape St. Vincent

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Cape St. Vincent is a necessary must-stop during your trip through Southern Portugal and the Algarve. The closet town is Sagres (a

Cliffs in Lagos

Ponta da Piedade

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Getting up before the sun requires a lot of willpower but if ever you do in the vicinity of Lagos, in Portugal, you will enjoy one

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Waterfalls in Tavira

Pego do Inferno

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The first surprise is that it seems that there is nothing there: the same citrus orchards (with orange trees, I think), the same s

Islands in Tavira

Tavira Island

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In Tavira, it is as though time stops completely. When you fall asleep on the beach it seems like it´s been hours, when it´s only

Cliffs in Carvoeiro

Albandeira Arch

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Albandeira Beach is near Carvoeiro in the south of Portugal. This summer we toured the Algarve coast and this beach fascinated us

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Cliffs in Lagos

Boat Trip

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Algarve in Arabic means "the land where the sun sets" and this place has become a tourist attraction for its beaches and low price

Nature Reserves in Sagres

Faro San Vicente

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I know a few crazy lighthouses, and this is one of those that you can't miss. Of course, the view of the lighthouse from the road

Cliffs in Carvoeiro

Algar Seco

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When I found this remote part of the beautiful Algarve coast, almost by chance, I immediately thought of the work of Jules Verne,

Islands in Olhão

Armona Island

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We left the car in a car park in front of the harbor. It was very good, 5 euros for a day and protected from all dangers. We enjoy

Gardens in Tavira

Jardim do Coreto

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This public garden is the oldest in Tavira since its construction began in 1890, in front of the Marché de Ribeira (Mercado de la

Viewpoints in Albufeira

Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho

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This viewpoint is just above the Plaza 25 de Abril, with a view of the Fishermen's Beach (Praia de Pescadores). It is named after

Viewpoints in Faro

Faro Cathedral Bell Tower

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From the bell tower of the Faro Cathedral one can enjoy the best views of the city, as it is one of the tallest buildings in the t

Caves in Carvoeiro

Grotto Boneca

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Boneca Grotto is situated next to the natural setting of Algar Seco. This is a small tunnel, with a window to the ocean just 10 me

Viewpoints in Armação de Pêra

Fortress of Armaçao de Pera

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At the end of the promenade along the beach of Armacao de Pera, lies what was once Fort San Antonio de Pedra da Gale, more frequen

Hiking in Carvoeiro

Walk from Carvoeiro to Benagil

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This walk runs between Carvoeiro and Benagil. It is a nice hiking trail that takes in the cliffs of the area and a number of beaut

Hiking in Portimão

Walk Around the Coast of Portimao

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Portimao is a town with lots of beaches and is a good choice for horse riding or a walk along the cliffs. We started our walk from

Nature Reserves in Faro

Ria Formosa Natural Park

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An idyllic beach with high tide becomes an island, and to which you can cross with tour boats, and in Cacela Velha which is next t

Viewpoints in Portimão

Santa Catarina Viewpoint

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This viewpoint, consisting of a platform just below the Fort of Santa Catarina, offers stunning views of the ocean, the beach of R

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