Sightseeing

Beautiful little traditional villages can be discovered throughout the area. To do something like this, a car rental is advised.

Please find below the selection we made for you:

Montegordo:

A beautiful route along the border river to the smugglers' village of Alcoutim.

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Tavira:

Pego do inferno. If there is enough water you will find a small waterfall here and you can swim there.

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Olhão:

Moncarapacho and walking route to cerro da Cabeça.

A beautiful white village and a nice walk with a beautiful view at the top.

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Estoi:

Palace and pousadai.

Visit this pousada and take a stroll through the beautiful garden.https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZjZMnjaHYwxDADp8

Faro:

Faro's picturesque Old Town is made up of cobbled streets and squares within a medieval wall. It's a peaceful place, with its 18th-century architecture preserved. There are three gateways, with the main one being the iconic Arco da Vila, a neoclassical arch built after the 1755 earthquake.

Mainstreet has nice shops and restaurants. Have a drink near the harbour.

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Albufeira:

Baloiço Panorâmico do Pico Alto. Enjoy a beautiful view from a large swing.

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Carvoeiro:

Barragem de Arada. Enjoy the beautiful nature from the dam.

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Ferragudo:

A charming fishing town  with small streets and behind the church the most photographed street in the Algarve.

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Portimão :

Alferce walk boardwalk with a suspension bridge over the valley.

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Lagos:

Barragem da Bravura Reservoir where there are also hiking trails.

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Alte

Beautiful typical white village.

Waterfall (in wet season) Queda do Vigario.

Fontes grande e pequena: the Ribeira de Alte leads the waters from Fonte Grande, along a path where levadas, weirs and old watermills, to Fonte Pequena, where the poet Cândido Guerreiro is honoured.

GPS

Fonte Grande: 37°14'19.1"N 8°10'07.1"W
 37.238627, -8.168635

Fonte Pequena: 37°14'15.6"N 8°10'23.5"W
 37.237679, -8.173194

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Silves

The Silves Castle is located on the highest point of a hill on which lies the village of Silves, 

This monumental, red-colored castle was edified by the Arabs in the 11th century and is presently one of the most well-preserved castles of the whole Algarve region. 

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