The colourful city of Loule in the Algarve

The colourful city of Loule in the Algarve

You may not have heard of Loule in the Algarve, as it is a smaller city more inland than most of the popular coastal resorts including Quarteira and Lagos. But it’s a totally underrated Portuguese destination. You will find Loule to be a relaxing weekend away. If a good local market, beautiful architecture and a … Read more

7 Amazing Algarve Castles

Algarve castles Castro Marim

The Algarve is famous for its sandy beaches, picturesque old towns and delicious Seafood. But there are also some amazing Algarve castles including Loule Castle, Silves Castle and Castro Marim. Did you know that some of the castles of the Algarve actually pre-date the Moorish occupation in Portugal (8th-15th Centuries). Here are my top 7 … Read more

A Visit to Loule Market

Loule market

If you are staying in the beautiful colourful city of Loule then don’t miss Loule Market – one of the highlights of this inland Algarvian town. Loule is actually small enough to feel like a town, but it does have a Church, Castle and the Mercado (traditional Portuguese market). I totally love the relaxing vibe … Read more

Visiting Lagos Zoo in the Algarve

Lagos Zoo is a fantastic fun family day out from Lagos in the Algarve and I totally recommend it. The animals are kept in good conditions and it is well laid out. Lagos Zoo is a reasonable size and there are cafes and an artificial beach area to relax and so the Zoo is a … Read more

Praia do Camilo Lagos

Whilst staying in the beautiful Algarvian coastal town of Lagos, I decided to explore some of the local beaches in the area. My friend Vic (who frequented the Algarve most summers as a child) recommended Praia do Camilo to me and my mom via Instagram. I’m so glad that I took up her recommendation! Praia … Read more

Quarteira to Vilamoura

Quarteira to Vilamoura

It’s very east to get from Quarteira to Vilamoura. If you are staying in Quarteira on the Algarve, it’s definitely worth a visit to Vilamoura to see the harbour with the expensive yachts and the upmarket restaurants and bars dotted around the marina. There are several ways that you can get from Quarteira to Vilamoura … Read more

Aqua Portimao Shopping Centre

Aqua Portimao Shopping Centre

The largest shopping centre in the Western Algarve is Aqua Portimao. Aqua Portimao is located at the crossroads of Portimao’s major roadways. Around 120 different stores, including restaurants and the large supermarket Jumbo, are housed in the retail area. The name and the style of the shopping complex are both influenced by the water. The … Read more

Algarve Transport Guide

Algarve Transport Guide

The Algarve is a beautiful place to spend the summer and it’s easy to get around too. In this Algarve transport guide we will take a look at the trains, buses and other transport options. My preferred options for transport in the Algarve are actually trains and Uber! Trains in the Algarve Trains in the … Read more

Solo Travel in the Algarve

Solo Travel in the Algarve

I recently returned from two weeks of solo travel in the Algarve, Portugal. I was amazed by how easy and enjoyable this trip was. Portugal is a safe country to travel and the Algarve is well-connected by trains and buses. Today I’m blogging all of my top tips for your solo trip to the Algarve. … Read more

Things to do in the Algarve in Winter

Things to do in the Algarve in Winter

The Algarve is a great option if you are looking for some winter sun! It maintains good temperatures of around 16 to 20 degrees Celsius during the day (that can be a good summer’s day in some parts of the UK). Even at night, temperatures usually hover somewhere between 5 to 10 degrees celsius and … Read more