Things to see in The Algarve - What to see in The Algarve

Churches in Faro

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This church is quite close to the Carmelite Church (Igreja do Carmo) and was built on the remains of a medieval chapel in the sixt

Museums in Faro

Museu Regional Do Algarve

The Algarve Regional Museum is in the downtown area, where the pedestrian and shopping streets are. It's an ethnographic museum, i

Of Touristic Interest in Faro

Seminario Episcopal

The largest building in Plaza de la Cathedral is the Episcopal Seminary. Built in the eighteenth century in two phases it's attach

Of Cultural Interest in Portimão

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse

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Lit on January 1, 1893. In 1948 the light was red occultations with a range of 10 miles. The original oil lamp became gas in 1954,

Of Cultural Interest in Carvoeiro

Alfanzina Lighthouse

The Alfanzina Lighthouse opened on December 20, 1920. In 1981 it was connected to the public electricity network and was also full

Golf Courses in Faro

Algarve Golf Courses

One of the top golf destinations in Europe, the Algarve has more than 30 golf courses. Expertly designed, and less than 20 km from

Castles in Lagos

Governor's Castle

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Parallel to the Avenue of the Discoveries, the Castle of Governors has little of its initial construction (it's undergone many cha

Squares in Albufeira

Praca 25 de Abril

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This square is named after April 25 when one of the most important festivals in Portugal is celebrated, it marks the Carnation Rev

Of Touristic Interest in Tavira

Gilão River Cruise

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Tavira straddles the River Gilao and on the shore, in Rua José Pires Padinha, there are boat excursions and boats and vessels of a

Churches in Alvor

Morabitos of San Juan and San Pedro

On our visit to the village of Alvor, we visited the marabouts of San Juan and San Pedro. They were so subtle that we didn't even

Statues in Alvor

Tribute Sculpture to the Fisherman

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Alvor is a primarily sailor village, so most of its people for generations have been devoted to fishing, and no wonder they have e

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

Churches in Olhão

Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário

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The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, is situated in Restoration Square. It was constructed in the 17th Century, thanks to the don

Museums in Olhão

Museum of the City

The Maritime Engagement House is located in the Plaza de la Restauranción, just in front of the Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

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

Beaches in Sagres

Mareta beach

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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

Beaches in Carvoeiro

Praia de Paraiso

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We found this beautiful beach by accident when we were going to Carvoeiro, it is about 400 meters before arriving at the town, we

Things to do in The Algarve

The top 444 attractions in The Algarve