Things to do in Algarve

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The most visited in Algarve

Cliffs in Sagres

Cape St. Vincent

(65)

Cliffs in Lagos

Ponta da Piedade

(58)

1 activity

Beaches in Portimão

La Roca Beach

(43)

Beaches in Lagos

Camilo Beach

(35)

Waterfalls in Tavira

Pego do Inferno

(62)

The Most Beautiful Beaches

Beaches in Portimão

La Roca Beach

(43)

Beaches in Lagos

Camilo Beach

(35)

Beaches in Lagos

Praia Dona Ana

(45)

Beaches in Sagres

Praia do Beliche Beach

(28)

Beaches in Tavira

Tavira Island Beach

(29)

The Most Beautiful Churches

Churches in Faro

Igreja do Carmo (Carmo Church)

(6)

Churches in Faro

Faro Cathedral Chapel

(2)

Churches in Castro Marim

Hermitage of San Antonio

(1)

Churches in Loulé

Parish Church of San Clemente

(2)

Churches in Portimão

Jesuit College

(1)

Breathtaking Cliffs

Cliffs in Sagres

Cape St. Vincent

(65)

Cliffs in Lagos

Ponta da Piedade

(58)

1 activity

Cliffs in Carvoeiro

Albandeira Arch

(16)

1 activity

Cliffs in Lagos

Boat Trip

(12)

Cliffs in Carvoeiro

Algar Seco

(16)

Iconic Monuments

Historical Monuments in Sagres

Sagres Fortress

(28)

Historical Monuments in Faro

Arco da Vila

(8)

Historical Monuments in Albufeira

Albufeira Old Town (Monte Choro)

(20)

Historical Monuments in Tavira

Tavira Anchor Graveyard

(14)

Historical Monuments in Lagos

Old Slave Market

(6)

Enchanting Villages

Villages in Vila Real de Santo António

Cacela Velha

(27)

Villages in Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro

(17)

Villages in Sagres

Sagres

(17)

Villages in Vila Real de Santo António

Vila Real de Santo Antonio

(11)

Villages in Silves

Silves

(8)

The top 621 attractions in Algarve

Cliffs in Sagres

Cape St. Vincent

(65)

Cape St. Vincent is a necessary must-stop during your trip through Southern Portugal and the Algarve. The closet town is Sagres (a

Cliffs in Lagos

Ponta da Piedade

(58)

Getting up before the sun requires a lot of willpower but if ever you do in the vicinity of Lagos, in Portugal, you will enjoy one

1 activity

Beaches in Portimão

La Roca Beach

(43)

I'm not a lover of the beach because I do not like it, but this particular one has intrigued me. This is the third year that I hav

Beaches in Lagos

Camilo Beach

(35)

This beach is situated on one end of the city, on a cove which is accessed by a staircase running down the hill. Apparently it is

Waterfalls in Tavira

Pego do Inferno

(62)

The first surprise is that it seems that there is nothing there: the same citrus orchards (with orange trees, I think), the same s

Beaches in Lagos

Praia Dona Ana

(45)

Doña Ana beach (Praia Doña Ana in Portuguese) is, in my opinion, the most picturesque, gorgeous beach in all of Europe. It's about

Beaches in Sagres

Praia do Beliche Beach

(28)

Beliche Praia is a beach located in Sagres. I found it by accident and I'm really glad I did. It's not ideal for surfing, which w

Beaches in Tavira

Tavira Island Beach

(29)

Tavira Island is an awesome place with miles of pristine beaches, with golden sand dunes and good waves for surfing. Boats leave f

Beaches in Lagoa

Praia Marinha

(28)

Although I was not able to actually step on the sand, due to its difficult accessibility, I was able to take several photos from t

Villages in Vila Real de Santo António

Cacela Velha

(27)

About 15 Km from the apartment along the coastal road we found the turnoff to this miniature village. No one seems to live here. C

Beaches in Lagoa

Benagil Sea Cave

(35)

Although I'd already been to the Praia de Benagil, I didn't get a chance to explore its caves until this past summer. During that

Islands in Tavira

Tavira Island

(24)

In Tavira, it is as though time stops completely. When you fall asleep on the beach it seems like it´s been hours, when it´s only

Beaches in Alvor

Praia Três Irmãos

(35)

I have the great luck to have visited many beaches along the Algarve coast, and this one beats them all as it is so beautiful and

Beaches in Albufeira

Praia Gale

(22)

I think it's one of the most stunning beaches where you can watch the sunset. It has two parts, one with sand where you can play

Villages in Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro

(17)

This is a small village that's in the Portuguese Algarve and just kilometers away from Lagoa. We always go around Christmas time a

Cathedrals in Faro

Cathedral of Faro

(18)

This simple cathedral (Sé in Portuguese), which from the outside is almost unnoticed, was built in the 14th century, and is Gothic

Castles in Tavira

Tavira Castle

(22)

The Castle has a small garden wall and a very special inside. You can not miss if you visit Tavira, because even though it is smal

Beaches in Tavira

Praia do Barril

(25)

This is a very nice beach, and in the main part (it is very long) you'll find there's barely anyone there. There is a small train

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Activities in Algarve

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Faro: Ria Formosa Faro Islands Catamaran Tour

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$36.79

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Portimão: Benagil Caves and Praia de Marinha Boat Tour

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$25.75

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Algarve 3-Hour Caves and Coastline Boat Trip

(272)

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$26.08

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Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

(210)

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$27.36

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Algarve Coast: Dolphin Watching & Cave Tour

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$32.20

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