This quieter, less crowded beach town in the Algarve region of Portugal makes a great alternative to staying in the city of ...

‘Caldas de Monchique, tucked away in the mountains, is a peaceful escape known for its ancient thermal waters and cool, green ...

Prince Henry the Navigator helped launch the age of seafaring exploration from the country’s Algarve coast. A family of ...

Some five million visitors may have descended on the Algarve coast in 2023, but its beauty lies in its vastness­—meaning you can still find uncrowded beaches, stunning ...

Ria Formosa is a highlight of the Algarve’s slow travel offerings. This 18,000-hectare protected lagoon system – voted one of Portugal’s natural wonders – is a paradise for birdwatching ...

by Rick Steves, September 13, 2022 | The Algarve is where the well-traveled wind down to local speeds, work on tans and enjoy some very fresh octopus. Read more here.

For the tenth time, the Algarve has been voted as ‘Europe’s Leading Beach Destination’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards. It is a world first as no other destination has won this prestigious ...

I arrived at the car rental office at 10 a.m., and by 10:30 I was on the road, headed to Sagres, the westernmost point of the Algarve. ETA: 1:30 p.m.