While most European countries battle with cold, wet days and short daylight hours, winter walking in the Algarve is mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures. It might not be beach weather but the network of paths on the clifftops or inland provide some fantastic walking trails to stay fit and active during your winter walking...
The southernmost part of Portugal, the Algarve is well known for endless sunshine, hot summers and beautiful sandy beaches. So it’s no surprise that the majority of tourists who arrive at Faro airport continue their journey to one of the numerous seaside towns/hotels without spending any time in Faro. Unsurprisingly there are plenty of...
Location This fantastic accommodation is located in the heart of Faro, only a short walk from the main bus station, marina and old town, Cardeal suits and apartments provide a comfortable base when visiting the Algarve. From the airport you can take a local bus or taxi and within an hour of landing, you...
Why the Algarve? Portugal’s southernmost region, with its rugged coastline, hidden coves, rock fringed sandy beaches and pleasant climate, has been attracting beach-loving tourists since the late 1960s. Walking in the Algarve has become a very popular activity in recent years. Small fishing villages have gradually grown into tourist resorts. Endless summer days see...
Street art in Porto People visit Porto for different reasons. Some are there for the food and wine, others for the architecture, fine art and street art in Porto. Some of the best street artists have left their mark on the buildings of Porto. It can be a lot of fun to try to...
Weekend in Porto Porto might be the second biggest city in Portugal but you can see and experience a lot in two days. With careful planning Porto can be your next weekend destination. Take an early morning flight from London and you can land between 9am and 10am in Porto. From the airport take...
From impressive churches to the train station decorated with thousands of azulejos, from fantastic city views to tasty food and famous wine. Porto has everything that you need for a perfect weekend. Let's see the five most recommended things to do in Porto. 1. Walk Porto is small enough to be explored on foot,...
Algarve research We were eager to continue our research while hiking the Algarve and find the best walks the area could offer. We learnt so much about the ever changing landscape and the people who can call the Algarve home. Castle of Silves Grey sky and heavy rain greeted us at first but the...
Bus ride to Eira de Serrado We took a local bus from Funchal to Eira de Serrado. The bus ride itself was an experience. On the Portuguese island of Madeira the old jerky buses zigzag often on very narrow roads with fantastic views. The drivers confidently steered in the endless hairpin beds. However it...
Madeira We were both mesmerised by a tiny village encircled by mountains. The caption of the photo told us it was taken in Madeira, Portugal. The mountain hugged village looked mysterious and inviting. Not long after we first saw the photo we booked a holiday in Madeira. Levada trails Reading about the tiny island...
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