SANDCITY FIESA, Algarve: The World’s Largest Sand Sculpture Exhibition

Sculpture of the Rolling Stones at Fiesa

Building a sandcastle when you visit one of the Algarve’s many wonderful beaches is almost inevitable, but some artists take it to another level. Every year, artists and sculptors from all over the world travel to the Algarve to create giant sandcastles of Hollywood actors and actresses, animals, or characters from myths and legends – … Read more

10 of the Best Hotels in Vilamoura

Vilamoura Marina

To enjoy Vilamoura, its manicured golf courses, and superyacht-filled marina, you will need a great place to stay. To make this easier for you, this page lists the best hotels in Vilamoura.  The Lake Resort Families will love The Lake Resort, which offers kid-friendly fun in a luxurious setting. Youngsters can spend their days at … Read more

9+ Luxurious Quinta do Lago Hotels (& Other Great Places to Stay)

Quinta do Lago lake

A hunt for hotels in Quinta do Lago can be overwhelming. Not because there are hundreds to choose from (in fact, it’s the opposite) but because the standard is consistently high. To help you enjoy the world-class golf courses, gourmet restaurants, and luxury lifestyle the area offers, here are the top hotels in Quinta do … Read more

6 Luxurious Hotels in Vale do Lobo (and 5+ Other Accommodation Options)

Vale do Lobo roundabout sign

Looking for the perfect hotel in Vale do Lobo? As one of the Algarve’s most exclusive resorts, you won’t be surprised to hear there aren’t hundreds to choose from. Instead, you’ll find a select range of luxury retreats offering manicured lawns, world-class facilities, and, of course, some of the best golf courses in Portugal. To … Read more

Faro Hotels: 13 Handpicked Hotels in the Algarve’s Capital City

fisherman's houses in faro

Although most people visiting the Algarve fly into Faro Airport, Faro itself is often missed by travellers. But that’s definitely a shame as there’s so much to see and do here. Explore the old town’s cobbled streets, pretty plazas, and fishermen’s cottages or take a boat trip out to its network of secluded island beaches … Read more

Visiting Faro’s Bone Chapel (Capela dos Ossos)

Bone chapel Faro Altar Vignette

The Algarve is normally somewhere that you associate with sunshine, beaches, and a laid-back lifestyle. Somewhere people go for a break to lie in the sun, read a page-turner, drink cheap beer, and just get away from it all. It’s not somewhere that you would associate with death, bone chapels, or anything macabre. That’s why … Read more

10 Albufeira Hotels That Are (Just About) On the Beach

Home to 30 km of golden sands, Albufeira is a beach lover’s dream. Characterised by dramatic craggy cliffs and miles and miles of sand, Albufeira’s beaches are definitely worth getting on a plane for. This area of Algarve coastline offers a little something for everyone, with stretches of sand dotted along the area’s main resorts … Read more

9 Vilamoura 5-Star Hotels That Are Perfect For A Luxurious Getaway

Offering a slice of Algarve luxury, Vilamoura is a purpose-built leisure resort centred around a glamorous yacht-filled marina. Lined with glitzy casinos, chic bars and upscale boutiques, this coastal city has plenty of high-end outlets to keep you entertained. Beyond the dazzling front though, you can discover history in the city’s Roman ruins or find … Read more