Ohlão today

It has been one year since our “focus on” Olhão, so we thought we’d see what was new and upcoming for this charming fishing town. For those of you who don’t know, Olhão is a major port and actually the largest fishing port in the Algarve. Olhão is full of character with Moorish-style houses, an [...]

Tavira town walk

Susan Cliffe takes us on a walk about Tavira town and points out a few interesting facts and landmarks in this beautiful City. Start your walk from the Roman Bridge. On your right, note the beautiful blue and white glazed tile plaque, dedicated to the courageous men of Faro and Tavira who defended the bridge during the [...]

Focus on Moncarapacho

If you are in the area, we’d definately recommend a stroll around Moncarapacho. Sit and enjoy a coffee, and the friendly village atmosphere will simply charm you. Moncarapacho Algarve rural retreats don’t get much better than Moncarapacho, situated midway between Olhão and the Ria Formosa Natural Park and Tavira. One of the most interesting museums [...]

Focus on Alcoutim

Alcoutim is in a beautiful setting- sitting on the bank of the Guadiana river with rolling, green hills as a backdrop. In the springtime the countryside is full of wild flowers of all colours – a perfect time for long walks. A little history Alcoutim is a pretty village on the banks of the Guadiana [...]

Focus on Santa Bárbara de Nexe

A Bronze Age fort, subsequently used by both the Phoenicians and the Romans, is an example of how ancient this village is. Surrounded by fields and hills covered in fruit trees, Santa Bárbara de Nexe has proved very popular with expats from all over Europe… Santa Bárbara De Nexe A Bronze Age fort, subsequently used [...]

Focus on Estói

Estói is a small peaceful village situated between São Brás de Alportel and Faro. Estói does not have any beach to offer its visitors. However, it does have astonishing architecture and cultural heritage.