Algarve Travel Guide

Golden cliffs and sea caves along Portugal's south coast, plus everything you need to plan your trip.

Before you go

Plan Your Algarve Trip

Algarve vs Madeira: Which Should You Choose?Algarve vs Madeira: the Algarve wins for sandy beaches, resorts and nightlife; Madeira for nature, hiking and mild year-round weather. Here is how to pick.

Where to Stay in the Algarve, Portugal: 9 Best AreasWhere to stay in the Algarve by travel style: Lagos, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Tavira and 5 more towns compared, with hotel picks for couples and families.

Best Time to Visit the Algarve: When to GoThe best time to visit the Algarve for beaches, warm sea, golf, hiking and fewer crowds, with a month-by-month guide and the quietest, best-value months.

Getting Around the Algarve: With or Without a CarHow to get around the Algarve: renting a car, the coastal train from Lagos to Vila Real, Vamus buses, taxis and ferries, and how to travel without a car.

Algarve Airport Guide: How to Get to the AlgarveFaro is the Algarve's airport: flights from the US and Canada, transfers to Lagos, Albufeira and Vilamoura, and trains or driving from Lisbon.

Algarve Travel Tips: Things to Know Before You GoThings to know before visiting the Algarve: entry rules, money, language, safety, wildfire season, beaches, driving and tolls, tipping and what to pack.

Beaches, towns and experiences

Why Visit the Algarve

Best Beaches in the Algarve: 15 Top Picks by Region

The 15 best beaches in the Algarve, from Lagos coves and Benagil to Falésia and Barril, with access, parking and picks for families and surfers.

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The 15 Best Things to Do in The Algarve, Portugal

If you're looking for the best things to do in the Algarve region of Portugal, look no further! We've got you covered with this list of activities that will keep you entertained during your stay.

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Algarve Day Trips: From Lagos, Albufeira, Faro & to Spain

The best day trips in the Algarve from Lagos, Albufeira and Faro, which ones work by train, and longer trips to Seville, Évora and Lisbon.

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Algarve Food Guide: Traditional Dishes & What to Eat

Algarve food guide: cataplana, grilled fish, Santa Luzia octopus, Guia piri-piri chicken, almond and fig sweets, local wine and where to eat.

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Algarve Nature: Natural Parks, Reserves & Wild Coast

The Algarve's natural parks and reserves: Ria Formosa, the Vicentine Coast, Monchique, Rocha da Pena, Castro Marim and the sea caves, and how to see them.

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