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My favorite beach
Small, beautiful, private cliff beach that not many people know about. Just watch up for the coral reefs when you go swimming.
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Beijinhos Beach
30 Aldeamento do LevanteSmall, beautiful, private cliff beach that not many people know about. Just watch up for the coral reefs when you go swimming.
Sightseeing
Olhão is an important fishing town in the Algarve. In the town you can find one of the most important markets of the Algarve. These markets are located inside two striking red buildings. One is for fruits and vegetables and the other one is for fish. Moreover, from Olhão you can take the boat to some of the most beautiful islands of the Algarve.
This magnificent town and its surrounding area are one of the most peaceful places in the Algarve. The mountains offer remarkable views over the landscape and the area is great for people who love to walk in nature. In Monchique you can find a unique combination of nature, craftsmanship and well-being.
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Monchique
This magnificent town and its surrounding area are one of the most peaceful places in the Algarve. The mountains offer remarkable views over the landscape and the area is great for people who love to walk in nature. In Monchique you can find a unique combination of nature, craftsmanship and well-being.
Faros Old Town centre is a beautiful place to visit and you will find also good shopping, cafe's and nice restaurants here. Faro is the capital and biggest city of the Algarve, with a population of about 118.000 people. Faro Airport is the only airport of the Algarve. You can find a lot of Portuguese culture and history in the town. For example, there is a beautiful cathedral in Faro, as well as several churches. Moreover, Faro is located close to the Ria Formosa natural park.
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Faro
Faros Old Town centre is a beautiful place to visit and you will find also good shopping, cafe's and nice restaurants here. Faro is the capital and biggest city of the Algarve, with a population of about 118.000 people. Faro Airport is the only airport of the Algarve. You can find a lot of Portuguese culture and history in the town. For example, there is a beautiful cathedral in Faro, as well as several churches. Moreover, Faro is located close to the Ria Formosa natural park.
Olhão
Portimão is a relatively big town in the Algarve and it attracts a lot of tourists. It used to be a small fishing town, but since the second half of the 20th century it now heavily focuses on tourism. The area around Praia da Rocha is quite lively and also has plenty of nightlife.
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Portimão
Portimão is a relatively big town in the Algarve and it attracts a lot of tourists. It used to be a small fishing town, but since the second half of the 20th century it now heavily focuses on tourism. The area around Praia da Rocha is quite lively and also has plenty of nightlife.
Silves was an important town during the Middle Ages. It was actually the capital of the Algarve in that time. As such, you can still find a lot of historic points of interest in the town. The main attraction is the castle of Silves, which is still in good shape. A visit to the castle is highly recommended.
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Silves
Silves was an important town during the Middle Ages. It was actually the capital of the Algarve in that time. As such, you can still find a lot of historic points of interest in the town. The main attraction is the castle of Silves, which is still in good shape. A visit to the castle is highly recommended.
Tavira is a historic town with a lot of culture. For example, you can find the ruins of a castle, as well as many churches in Tavira. Tavira is located next to the Gilão river, and the famous Roman bridge makes sure you can cross to the other side. Many people find Tavira one of the prettiest cities in the Algarve.
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Tavira
Tavira is a historic town with a lot of culture. For example, you can find the ruins of a castle, as well as many churches in Tavira. Tavira is located next to the Gilão river, and the famous Roman bridge makes sure you can cross to the other side. Many people find Tavira one of the prettiest cities in the Algarve.
Vilamoura
Vilamoura is a resort centered around a fabulous marina. It attracts mainly tourists of the upper class. You can find some great restaurants and facilities in town, as well as many good golf courses nearby.
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Marina de VilamouraVilamoura
Vilamoura is a resort centered around a fabulous marina. It attracts mainly tourists of the upper class. You can find some great restaurants and facilities in town, as well as many good golf courses nearby.
Loulé is the ideal town in the Algarve to explore for a day trip. In this historically interesting town you can discover a real taste of Portuguese culture. The town has a beautiful centre and a magnificent market hall. The narrow streets take you to important churches and you can discover the ruins of a 13th century castle. When you are visiting the Algarve in August, then the Noite Branca (White Night) is one popular party not to be missed.
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Loulé
Loulé is the ideal town in the Algarve to explore for a day trip. In this historically interesting town you can discover a real taste of Portuguese culture. The town has a beautiful centre and a magnificent market hall. The narrow streets take you to important churches and you can discover the ruins of a 13th century castle. When you are visiting the Algarve in August, then the Noite Branca (White Night) is one popular party not to be missed.
You simply can't leave Portugal without having seen the wonderful places around Sintra and this is my two favorites. Sintra is about half hour from Lisbon and you won't regret the +4 hour drive there.
http://www.sintra-portugal.com
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Sintra
You simply can't leave Portugal without having seen the wonderful places around Sintra and this is my two favorites. Sintra is about half hour from Lisbon and you won't regret the +4 hour drive there.
http://www.sintra-portugal.com
Sagres is at the extreme western tip of the Algarve and is like no other destination in southern Portugal. It is a region for the adventurous and those who seek to pit themselves against the wild environments. These dramatic landscapes are dominated by nature’s raw power; from the raging seas that carve immense cliffs, the bracing winds that create barren landscapes, through to the intense summer sun, which burns careless tourists.
Sagres is primarily a surfing destination, but there are sheltered pristine beaches for relaxing on, and an unassuming cool vibe about the town. Day-trippers are drawn to Sagres by the Cabo de Sao Vicente, a remote and bleak headland, aptly fitting for the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe.
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Sagres
Sagres is at the extreme western tip of the Algarve and is like no other destination in southern Portugal. It is a region for the adventurous and those who seek to pit themselves against the wild environments. These dramatic landscapes are dominated by nature’s raw power; from the raging seas that carve immense cliffs, the bracing winds that create barren landscapes, through to the intense summer sun, which burns careless tourists.
Sagres is primarily a surfing destination, but there are sheltered pristine beaches for relaxing on, and an unassuming cool vibe about the town. Day-trippers are drawn to Sagres by the Cabo de Sao Vicente, a remote and bleak headland, aptly fitting for the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe.
Lagos’ extensive history is reflected in the varied attractions which are found throughout the city; there are ancient Moorish walls, a 17th-century fort and extravagant Baroque churches.
The focal point of Lagos is the pretty harbour estuary, whichand this leads past the small fishing harbour to the modern marina complex.
To the south of Lagos is the Ponta da Piedade headland, a series of highly weathered cliffs that are lined with spectacular grottos, arches, sea caves, and are regarded as the finest natural feature of the Algarve.
Here you can walk the cliffs on sand trails, paved trails and wooden trails - and watch the spectacular sunset over the sea. There are many beaches along the coastline, some you enter by climbing down steep cliffs and some are sandy beaches reached by car. Praia Camilo is one of my favourites, you enter the beach by a looong staircase - good exercise :) But you should be there early in the morning before it gets rowdy. Watch the flag and dont go in the water if the flag is red, yellow means watch up it can be dangerous. Extending to the east of Lagos is the 4km long Meia Praia Beach, the largest sandy beach of the western Algarve, while within the Ponta da Piedade headland are the picturesque cove beaches of Praia da Dona Ana, and Praia do Camilo.
There is a lot to see within Lagos, and the city is one of the most popular destinations for a day trip.
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Lagos
Lagos’ extensive history is reflected in the varied attractions which are found throughout the city; there are ancient Moorish walls, a 17th-century fort and extravagant Baroque churches.
The focal point of Lagos is the pretty harbour estuary, whichand this leads past the small fishing harbour to the modern marina complex.
To the south of Lagos is the Ponta da Piedade headland, a series of highly weathered cliffs that are lined with spectacular grottos, arches, sea caves, and are regarded as the finest natural feature of the Algarve.
Here you can walk the cliffs on sand trails, paved trails and wooden trails - and watch the spectacular sunset over the sea. There are many beaches along the coastline, some you enter by climbing down steep cliffs and some are sandy beaches reached by car. Praia Camilo is one of my favourites, you enter the beach by a looong staircase - good exercise :) But you should be there early in the morning before it gets rowdy. Watch the flag and dont go in the water if the flag is red, yellow means watch up it can be dangerous. Extending to the east of Lagos is the 4km long Meia Praia Beach, the largest sandy beach of the western Algarve, while within the Ponta da Piedade headland are the picturesque cove beaches of Praia da Dona Ana, and Praia do Camilo.
There is a lot to see within Lagos, and the city is one of the most popular destinations for a day trip.
Waterpark
Aqualand is located in Alcantarilha, the next village, just a short drive from the house.. One of their highlights is the Kamikaze, which is the highest water slide in Portugal (36 metres). You won’t be able to find such a high water slide in any of the other parks. Another unique slide is the Banzai Boggan, in which you slide down super fast on a fibre glass bodyboard from a height of 23 metres. Additionally, they have many other water slides and a part for small kids, but they are more or less comparable to what you can find in the other water parks of the Algarve. The regular entrance fee is € 29.
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Aqualand Algarve
N125Aqualand is located in Alcantarilha, the next village, just a short drive from the house.. One of their highlights is the Kamikaze, which is the highest water slide in Portugal (36 metres). You won’t be able to find such a high water slide in any of the other parks. Another unique slide is the Banzai Boggan, in which you slide down super fast on a fibre glass bodyboard from a height of 23 metres. Additionally, they have many other water slides and a part for small kids, but they are more or less comparable to what you can find in the other water parks of the Algarve. The regular entrance fee is € 29.
Slide & Splash is located near Lagoa. One of its highlights is the Black Hole, a water slide so dark that you won’t know when you are turning left or right. Other highlights are the Big Wave, the Disco River and the Kamikaze. In addition, there are also some animal shows. The rest of the water park is quite comparable to the others. The regular entrance fee is € 27, so slightly cheaper than other water parks.
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Slide & Splash station
125 Vale de DeusSlide & Splash is located near Lagoa. One of its highlights is the Black Hole, a water slide so dark that you won’t know when you are turning left or right. Other highlights are the Big Wave, the Disco River and the Kamikaze. In addition, there are also some animal shows. The rest of the water park is quite comparable to the others. The regular entrance fee is € 27, so slightly cheaper than other water parks.
Zoomarine is located in Guia. This family park is focused around marine life. There are plenty of animal shows, with dolphins, seals, sea lions and more. All shows are fun to watch and every show also has an educational element in it. If you want, you can even swim with the dolphins yourself for an extra price. In addition to the shows, Zoomarine also has a water park with many slides. Compared to the other water parks in the Algarve, these slides are nothing crazy. They are fun nonetheless. Furthermore, Zoomarine has other amusements, such as the pirate ship and the giant wheel. That is something the other family parks don’t have. The regular entrance fee is € 29.
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Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125Zoomarine is located in Guia. This family park is focused around marine life. There are plenty of animal shows, with dolphins, seals, sea lions and more. All shows are fun to watch and every show also has an educational element in it. If you want, you can even swim with the dolphins yourself for an extra price. In addition to the shows, Zoomarine also has a water park with many slides. Compared to the other water parks in the Algarve, these slides are nothing crazy. They are fun nonetheless. Furthermore, Zoomarine has other amusements, such as the pirate ship and the giant wheel. That is something the other family parks don’t have. The regular entrance fee is € 29.
Shopping
AlgarveShopping is a shopping centre on route 125 in Albufeira (about 15 min drive from te house). It is quite big: there are about 127 stores, including 20 restaurants, a supermarket and a cinema. Facilities are also good: there is free wi-fi, toilets and several ATM’s. This shopping centre is a nice place to spend a couple of hours.
AlgarveShopping Opening hours
AlgarveShopping is open 7 days a week from 09.00 in the morning until 23.00 in the evening. The restaurants are open every day until midnight.
How to get there
AlgarveShopping is located in Guia. The easiest way to reach it is by car, driving on the EN125. The address is Lanka Parque Comercial e Industrial do Algarve, Lote R – Fração 3, 8201-878, Guia. There is plenty of parking space and parking is free.
AlgarveShopping Shops
There is a great variety of shops in AlgarveShopping. You can find fashion brands such as Bershka, Oysho, Pull & Bear, G-Star Raw, Levi’s, Intimissimi, Massimo Dutti, Guess, Zara and H&M. Examples of other shops here are Accessorize, Chicco, Fnac and The Body Shop. There is also a huge Continente supermarket. More than enough to buy what you are looking for and to satisfy your shopping desires on holiday.
Restaurants
If you are hungry, there are many options in the food court (my favorite is the chinese restaurant with buffé). You could go for fast-food, such as Burger King, McDonald’s or Pizza Hut. If you prefer Portuguese food, you could go for a bowl of soup at Panela da Sopa. Or have a healthy juice at Vitaminas. There are many more options. Just come here and have a look.
AlgarveShopping Cinema
There is a cinema called NOS in the shopping centre. Movies are in English, with Portuguese subtitles.
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Algarve Shopping
AlgarveShopping is a shopping centre on route 125 in Albufeira (about 15 min drive from te house). It is quite big: there are about 127 stores, including 20 restaurants, a supermarket and a cinema. Facilities are also good: there is free wi-fi, toilets and several ATM’s. This shopping centre is a nice place to spend a couple of hours.
AlgarveShopping Opening hours
AlgarveShopping is open 7 days a week from 09.00 in the morning until 23.00 in the evening. The restaurants are open every day until midnight.
How to get there
AlgarveShopping is located in Guia. The easiest way to reach it is by car, driving on the EN125. The address is Lanka Parque Comercial e Industrial do Algarve, Lote R – Fração 3, 8201-878, Guia. There is plenty of parking space and parking is free.
AlgarveShopping Shops
There is a great variety of shops in AlgarveShopping. You can find fashion brands such as Bershka, Oysho, Pull & Bear, G-Star Raw, Levi’s, Intimissimi, Massimo Dutti, Guess, Zara and H&M. Examples of other shops here are Accessorize, Chicco, Fnac and The Body Shop. There is also a huge Continente supermarket. More than enough to buy what you are looking for and to satisfy your shopping desires on holiday.
Restaurants
If you are hungry, there are many options in the food court (my favorite is the chinese restaurant with buffé). You could go for fast-food, such as Burger King, McDonald’s or Pizza Hut. If you prefer Portuguese food, you could go for a bowl of soup at Panela da Sopa. Or have a healthy juice at Vitaminas. There are many more options. Just come here and have a look.
AlgarveShopping Cinema
There is a cinema called NOS in the shopping centre. Movies are in English, with Portuguese subtitles.
Surfing
The Algarve is one of the best places in Europe for surfing. The waves here are perfect for surfing, especially in the area near Sagres and on the west coast of the Algarve. If you want even bigger waves, come in the winter. In general, the Algarve as a surf destination is growing in popularity. And don’t worry if you have no surf experience: there are good surf schools that offer surf classes. You can also rent a surfboard from these places. Discover where to go surfing in the Algarve and where to take surf classes.
Read more about surfing here: https://www.algarvetips.com/activities/sports/
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Lagos Surf Center Surf Shop
31 R. Silva LopesThe Algarve is one of the best places in Europe for surfing. The waves here are perfect for surfing, especially in the area near Sagres and on the west coast of the Algarve. If you want even bigger waves, come in the winter. In general, the Algarve as a surf destination is growing in popularity. And don’t worry if you have no surf experience: there are good surf schools that offer surf classes. You can also rent a surfboard from these places. Discover where to go surfing in the Algarve and where to take surf classes.
Read more about surfing here: https://www.algarvetips.com/activities/sports/
Rent car or bike
About 15 min walk from the house, near the hotel Pestana Viking, you find Europecar where you can rent a car or a bike.
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Europcar ARMACAO DE PERA
Aldeamento Porches PraiaAbout 15 min walk from the house, near the hotel Pestana Viking, you find Europecar where you can rent a car or a bike.