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Best of the Algarve

Aerial view of the beach town of Vilamoura in Portugal, with it marina, golden beaches and a river that feeds into the Atlantic.

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The best places to stay in the Algarve

From bustling resort towns to quaint fishing villages, discover your perfect base with our guide to …

Photo of Jacob Lewis

Published 25 June 2024

Aerial view of Carvoeiro village with whitewashed houses along the golden cliff of the bay and golden sands of the beach below

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How to do the Algarve on a budget

Whether you’re after a lively city break in Faro or a beach holiday in Albufeira, here’s how to visi…

Updated 19 August 2024

A view of Silves town in Algarve, Portugal

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Secret Algarve: How to escape the tourist trail

Forget Portimao and Albufeira! Discover the other, secret Algarve with our guide to off-the-beaten t…

Photo of Joey Tyson

Updated 27 June 2024

Aerial view of the islands and islets off the coast of the Algarve with a flotilla of boats sailing between the Ria Formosa Natural Park and Tavira Island

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The undiscovered Algarve: Why go east in Portugal’s most popular destination

From Faro to Tavira, the Ria Formosa to Praia de Monte Gordo, head to the eastern Algarve on your ne…

By Jaymi McCann

Updated 28 June 2024

9 of Portugal's dreamiest beaches

From vast stretches of golden sand to lagoon islets, Portugal's coastline offers a plethora of dreamy beaches. Here's the best of them.

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