Beaches and Bays

The southern Algarve consists mainly of steep coast. Many beautiful bays between the cliffs invite for swimming and relaxing. Hikes and walks are here a special experience.

Along the west coast long, fine beaches can be found, which are also great for swimming, hiking and above all for surfing.

There is also a lot to explore:
Sagres, Cabo São Vicente, light house at the most southwestern point of Europe.

Trip to the grottos

A special experience is a trip to the grottos. With one of the couloured fishing boats you start from the village beach in Carvoeiro and explore the grottos along the steep coast, course Armacao de Pera.

Due to the tides and powerful storms, nature created enormous caves along the steep coast.

Interior of the country

Also the Serra de Monchique, the hilly hinterland of the Algarve, has to offer a lot: a mineral spring, Foia, the highest elevation, and much more.

And you should really stop for a bite in one of the rustic restaurants for a typical meal: like melon with air-dried ham, chicken piri piri, hand made marzipan ...

A several day trip to Lissabon with its sights,
or much more north to the beautiful region Alentejo and to the region of port: Porto.

Among all the picturesque countrysides and small towns, Algarve also offers some interesting seasonal festivals and events.

Impressive for example is the sand sculpture festival Fiesa, which takes place every year in Armacao de Pera. Breathtaking sculptures and buildings of sand can be seen there, which are made always according new themes.