Few airports have changed an entire region as profoundly as Faro Airport. Before its inauguration in July 1965, reaching the Algarve was a slow and often complicated journey involving long drives from Lisbon or even neighbouring Spain. Tourism existed, but it was...
For many travellers Faro is simply the airport gateway to the Algarve, a place passed through on the way to the beaches of Albufeira or Lagos. In reality, it is one of southern Portugal’s oldest and most historically significant cities, with more than 2,500...
Often described as the Algarve’s most elegant town, Tavira offers a completely different atmosphere from the region’s better-known seaside resorts. Instead of high-rise hotels and busy nightlife, visitors find whitewashed houses, cobbled streets, historic...
Between Two Castles and Two Countries Just a few minutes from the Spanish border, Castro Marim is one of the first historic towns travellers encounter after entering Portugal. Most people simply drive through on their way to the Algarve, but stopping here is...
Portugal is an excellent destination for travelling with a dog, combining long beaches, scenic walking routes, forests, mountains and many pet-friendly towns. Although some practical rules differ from those in other European countries, travelling with a dog is...
