Algarve

Authentic Algarve experiences

Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is a wonderfully family-friendly destination. With around 300 days of sunshine each year, it’s a dream for anyone chasing warm weather. Towns like Albufeira, Faro, Lagos, Silves, Tavira, and Monchique each offer a different slice of the region.

Most people come for the Algarve’s dramatic golden limestone cliffs and wide sandy beaches—but there’s more to love: charming fishing towns, world-class golf, and exceptionally fresh seafood. It’s the kind of place that sneaks up on you and completely steals your heart.

The experience changes dramatically depending on where you base yourself. Many travellers never go west of Lagos, and miss a wilder, more untamed stretch of coast.

One of the best ways to take it all in is on foot. Follow the cliff-top paths along the shoreline, or head inland away from the beaches toward the mountains. The rural life you encounter along the way is especially memorable—and delicious, if you pause for local produce.

Discover the Algarve with a local guide—on foot through its diverse landscapes and culture, or through an interactive visit to a rural farm. Taste food at its freshest, picked straight from the garden, and learn from the knowledge and traditions of local farmers.

Observe, connect, and immerse yourself in the world around you.

Choose your unique experience below.