Accommodation

Algarve

Almancil Apartamentos Turísticos Lakeside Country Club Apartamentos Turísticos Terraços da Ria Formosa Tourist Apartments / **** Tourist Apartments / **** Address: Avenida Ayrton Senna da Silva, Almancil, Address: Rua das Palmeiras s/n - Quinta do Lago Quinta do Lago8135-025 Loulé 8135-024 Almancil Telephone: +351 289 006 412 Fax: +351 289 006 413 Telephone: +351 289 352 352 Fax: +351 289 352 374 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.lakesidecountryclub.com.pt http://www.qdlcc.com

Hotel Dona Filipa Hotel accommodation / Hotel / ***** Address: Vale do Lobo 8135-901 Almancil Telephone: +351 289 357 210 Fax: +351 289 357 212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.donafilipahotel.com

Castro Marim Altura Inn Beach Altura Inn Cottage Local accommodation Local accommodation Address: Praceta José Saramago, 4, apartamento Address: Rua Duque de Saldanha, 158950-411 Altura 2058950-411 Altura Telephone: +351 910 620 507 / 218 861 624 Telephone: +351 910 620 507 / 218 861 624 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Altura Inn Terrace Local accommodation Address: Rua D. Pedro IV, 9, R/C C8950-411 Altura Telephone: +351 910 620 507 / 218 861 624 E-mail: [email protected]

Faro AP Eva Senses Faro Boutique Hotel Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** Hotel accommodation / Hotel / *** Address: Av. da República, N.º18000 - 078 Faro Address: Rua do Bocage, 66 | 8000-297 Faro Telephone: +351 289 001 000 Fax: +351 289 001 002 Telephone: +351 289 037 300 Fax: +351 289 037 326 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ap-hotelsresorts.com http://www.faroboutiquehotel.pt

Hotel Faro Pousada de Juventude de Faro Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** Youth Hostels Address: Praça D. Francisco Gomes, 2 8000-168 Faro Address: R. da PSP, Edifício do IPJ 8000-408 Faro Telephone: +351 289 830 830 Fax: +351 289 830 829 Telephone: +351 289 826 521 Fax: +351 289 826 521 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.hotelfaro.pt http://www.pousadasjuventude.pt

2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 1/21 [email protected] Stay Hotel Faro Centro Hotel accommodation / Hotel / ** Address: Rua de Portugal, 17 - 19 8000 - 281 Faro Telephone: +351 289 898 080 Fax: +351 289 898 089 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.stayhotels.pt

Loulé Hotel Quinta do Lago Hotel accommodation / Hotel / ***** Address: Avenida André Jordan,Quinta do Lago 8135-024 Almancil Telephone: +351 289 350 350 Fax: +351 289 394 905 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.quintadolagohotel.com

Olhão Casa Modesta Real Marina Hotel & Spa Tourism in the Country / Country Hotel accommodation / Hotel / ***** Houses Address: Av. 5 de Outubro 8700-307 Olhão Address: Quatrim do Sul8700-128 Olhão Telephone: +351 289 091 300 Fax: +351 289 091 301 Telephone: +351 964 738 824 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.realhotelsgroup.com http://www.casamodesta.pt

Tavira A Cabana da Ria Cabanas Park Resort Local accommodation Tourist Apartments / **** Address: Rua do Junco, 3.1 A 8800 Cabanas de Tavira Address: Rua Tuberaria Major8800-591 Cabanas de E-mail: [email protected] Tavira Telephone: +351 289 540 112 Fax: +351 289 540 124 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Fazenda Nova Country House http://www.ap-hotelsresorts.com Tourism in the Country / Country Houses Address: Fazenda Nova Country House, Estiramantens Hotel Vila Galé Albacora 8800-504 Santo Estevão Tvr Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** Telephone: +351 281 961 913 Fax: +351 281 961 010 Address: Quatro Águas 8800-361 Tavira E-mail: [email protected] Website: Telephone: +351 281 380 800 Fax: +351 281 380 850 http://www.fazendanova.eu E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.vilagale.pt Hotel Vila Galé Tavira Hotel accommodation / Hotel / **** Nature and Beach in Pedras del Rei Apartment Address: Rua 4 de Outubro 8800-362 Tavira Local accommodation Telephone: +351 281 329 900 Fax: +351 281 329 950 Address: Rua Pedras del Rei, 414 A r/c8800-531 Tavira E-mail: [email protected] Website: Telephone: +351 913 229 792 http://www.vilagale.pt E-mail: [email protected]

2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 2/21 [email protected] Vila Real de Santo António Cantinho da Ria Formosa Tourism in the Country / Country Houses Address: Sítio do Ribeiro de Junco - Cacela Velha 8900-057 Vila Nova de Cacela Telephone: +351 281 951 837 Fax: +351 281 951 837 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.cantinhoriaformosa.com

Algarve

Faro ALGARVE WOW Animaris - Animação Turística, Ldª. Address: Rua Coronel António Santos Fonseca, lote 7 - 8º Address: Rua da Misericórdia, 27, r/c Esquerdo 8000 esq. 8000-257 Faro Faro Telephone: +351 966 977 597 Telephone: +351 918779155 Fax: +351 289 806 686 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ilha- http://www.algarvewow.com deserta.com

Formosamar Hop in Hop off Islands Address: Avenida da República - Stand 1, Doca de Address: Cais da Posta do MarRua Cmte. Francisco Recreio de Faro8000-078 Faro Manuel, 418000-138 Faro Telephone: +351 918 720 002 Telephone: +351 918 779 155 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.form E-mail: [email protected] Website: osamar.com;http://www.facebook.com/formosamar;http:// http://www.hop-on-hop-off.pt twitter.com/formosamar;http://plus.google.com/+Formos amar;http://www.youtube.com/c/Formosamar;http://www. linkedin.com/company/formosamar-lda Lands - Turismo na Natureza, Lda Address: Edifício Ginásio Clube Naval - Piso 0 - Doca de Islands 4 you Recreio de Faro 8000-541 Faro Telephone: +351 914 539 511 Address: Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel8000-250 Faro E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.lands.pt Telephone: +351 914 966 608 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.islands4you.pt Ria Formosa Boat Tours Address: Rua Coronel António Santos Fonseca, lote 7 - 8ºesq. 8000-257 Faro Natura Algarve Telephone: +351 927487 748 Address: Avenida da República - Stand 2, Doca de E-mail: [email protected] Website: Recreio de Faro8000-078 Faro http://www.riaformosaboatours.com Telephone: +351 918 720 002 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.natura-algarve.com

Lagos Hippocampus da Ria Address: Caminho Nossa Sra. de Fátima nº 28 8700-214 Olhão Telephone: +351 914 929 921 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.hippocampusdaria.com

2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 4/21 [email protected] Olhão Casa Modesta Mulubinba Seahouse Address: Quatrim do Sul8700-128 Olhão Address: Avenida da República Loja 208700-308 Olhão Telephone: +351 289 701 096 Telephone: +351 918 244 108 / 969 644 921 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.casamodesta.pt http://www.mbseahouse.pt

PerNatur - Percursos de Natureza / Nature Trails Salt & Sea Boat Tours Address: Urbanização Quinta da Nau 11 - 2ºEsq Address: Urb.Vilaformosa Bl A nº25A8700-223 Olhão 8700-579 Olhão Telephone: +351 914 020 002 Telephone: +351 967 812 999 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.saltsea.pt http://www.pernatur.com

Tavira Coastaboat Tours / Costabeach Tours Address: Sto Estêvão-Butoque, Caixa Postal 341X8800-503 Tavira Telephone: +351 912 525 858 / 911 027 700 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.costabeach.net

Vila Real de Santo António Justino David Martins Correia Solar Moves Address: Sitio da Igreja 8900-019 Vila Nova de Cacela Address: Estrada da Corte, Urbanização Verde Mar, Telephone: +351 916 330 117 Coutada, Lote 19 8900-027 Vila Nova de Cacela Telephone: +351 924 369 172 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://passeiosbarcoriaformosa.pt.vu/ E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.solarmoves.pt/

Centro de Portugal

Mealhada Wherever Nature Address: Rua Visconde Valdoeiro, Nº 26 3050-339 Mealhada Telephone: +351 912 689 662 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ecotourismportugal.com

Algarve

Castro Marim Praia da Alagoa Address: Altura - Castro Marim Characteristics and Services: Outdoor parking; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 22-24 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Windsurfing; Sailing; Accessibility: Accessible beach;

Right by Altura, with its squat houses laid out along perpendicular streets over the plain, the Alagoa Beach, also known as Altura, takes up a section of the endless sands that head out eastwards towards Monte Gordo and westwards to the Ria Formosa (...)

Faro Praia da Ilha da Barreta / Ilha Deserta Praia da Ilha da Culatra Address: Ria Formosa - Faro Address: Ria Formosa - Faro

Characteristics and Services: Characteristics and Services: Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 20-24 ºC; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 21-22 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Activities: Diving; Windsurfing; Windsurfing; Sailing; Part of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the Ilha da Culatra is one of The mostly southerly point of the Portuguese mainland, the Ilha the island-barriers separating the sea from the estuary. da Barreta or Deserta is one of the island-barriers of the Ria Accessible only by the ferry service departing from Olhão, the Formosa Natural Park forming a divide between the marshes and Beach is free of any motorised vehicles ensuring peace and (...) the sea. Accessible only via ferry service (available (...)

Praia da Ilha do Farol Praia da Ilha de Faro Address: Ria Formosa - Faro Address: Ria Formosa - Faro Characteristics and Services: Characteristics and Services: Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 21-22 ºC; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 21-23 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Small craft Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade hire; rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Activities: Diving; Windsurfing; Sailing; Accessibility: Accessible beach; Accessible via regular ferry service departing from Faro, the island of Farol is one of those forming the sandy barrier between the sea and the Ria Formosa estuary and forms part of the For those arriving from the west, Ilha de Faro is the first island- Natural Park. The small village of Farol is home mostly to (...) barrier that separates the sea from the Ria Formosa estuary marking the beginning of the Natural Park. Accessible by car over the narrow bridge that connects with the main road to (...)

Characteristics and Services: Characteristics and Services: Outdoor parking; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer Outdoor parking; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 20-23 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue (ºC): 20-23 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Flag; Sunshade rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Activities: Windsurfing; Sailing; Windsurfing; Sailing; Accessibility: Part of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the beauty of the Quinta do Accessible beach; Lago Beach extends over 3.5 kilometres and is separated from the luxury tourist resort of the same name by the estuary. Lying within the large protected area making up the Ria Formosa Natural Park that extends through to Tavira, Ancão Beach covers Benefiting from top quality support infrastructures including (...) a large expanse of sand flanked by dunes and pine trees.

Praia do Garrão A favourite among many national and international (...) Address: Loulé Characteristics and Services: Outdoor parking; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 20-23 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Windsurfing; Bodyboard; Sailing; Accessibility: Accessible beach;

Just over the limits of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the huge expanse of sand of Garrão Beach is able to meet whatever the tastes of its most diverse visitors, from those looking for the privacy of a deserted beach to those seeking more popular (...)

Olhão Praia da Ilha da Armona Praia da Ilha da Fuzeta Address: Ria Formosa - Olhão Address: Ria Formosa - Olhão

Characteristics and Services: Characteristics and Services: Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 21-22 ºC; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 21-22 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Showers; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade Small craft hire; rental; Small craft hire; Activities: Activities: Diving; Windsurfing; Sailing; Windsurfing; Sailing; Accessibility: Accessible by ferry service from Olhão in an approximate 15 Accessible beach; minute crossing, the Ilha da Armona island is part of the cordon of small islets separating the Ria Formosa estuary from the Separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Ria Formosa estuary and sea. Falling within the Natural Park, this island is on the (...) part of the area protected by Natural Park status, the Ilha da Fuzeta islands is located in front of the similarly named settlement with access gained only by boat from either Fuzeta or (...)

Characteristics and Services: Characteristics and Services: Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 20-23 ºC; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 17; Security Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade rental; Showers; rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Activities: Part of the narrowest stretch of the cordon of sand separating Windsurfing; Sailing; Ria Formosa from the sea, Terra Estreita Beach is a very peaceful, virtually untouched area. The beach, however, has The Ilha de Tavira island forms part of the cordon of sandy good support infrastructure including nets for playing football islands separating the Ria Formosa estuary from the Atlantic and (...) Ocean and lies within the boundaries of the Natural Park and is, indeed, unique among these islands as it contains trees. (...) Praia do Barril Address: Ria Formosa - Tavira

Praia de Cabanas-Mar Characteristics and Services: Address: Tavira Outdoor parking; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 21-22 ºC; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Characteristics and Services: Flag; Sunshade rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Bar; Average seawater temperature in summer (ºC): 20-21 ºC; Activities: Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Sunshade Windsurfing; Sailing; rental; Showers; Small craft hire; Accessibility: Activities: Accessible beach; Windsurfing; Sailing;

Magnificent in its boundless sandy expanse and for the calm and On the eastern limit of the Ria Formosa Natural Park is the small excellent temperatures of its waters, Barril Beach forms part of settlement of Cabanas, founded by fishermen who came from the Ria Formosa Natural Park. In order to reach this across Portugal to settle here at the beginning of the 20th paradise, you have to cross the little bridge over the Estuary (...) century in order to go tuna fishing.

The ferry service leaves (...)

Vila Real de Santo António Praia de Santo António Address: Vila Real de Santo António Characteristics and Services: Outdoor parking; Bar; Restaurant; Security or Surveillance; EEC Blue Flag; Accessibility: Accessible beach;

Located by the mouth of the River Guadiana, Santo António Beach is one of several on a continuous 12km stretch of sand culminating at Ria Formosa. Bathed by the warm, calm sea, this beach is surrounded by the National Forest which adds shades of (...)

Algarve

Almancil Pinheiros Altos Quinta do Lago Norte Address: Sitio dos PinheirosQuinta do Lago8135-163 Address: Quinta do Lago 8135-024 Almancil Almancil Telephone: +351 289 390 700 Fax: +351 289 390 701 Telephone: +351 289 359 910 Fax: +351 289 394 392 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] http://www.quintadolagogolf.com Website: http://www.pinheirosaltos.com

Quinta do Lago Sul San Lorenzo Golf Course Address: Quinta do Lago 8135-901 Almancil Address: Quinta do Lago8135-024 Almancil Telephone: +351 289 396 522 Fax: +351 289 396 908 Telephone: +351 289 390 700 Fax: +351 289 390 701 E-mail: [email protected] Website: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://sanlorenzogolfcourse.com http://www.quintadolago.com/pt/golfe

Tavira Quinta da Ria Address: Quinta da Ria8900-057 Vila Nova de Cacela Telephone: +351 281 950 580 Fax: +351 289 950 589 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: http://www.quintadaria.com

Algarve

Faro Porto de Recreio de Faro Address: Rua Conselheiro Bívar - Apartado 58 8000 Faro Telephone: +351 289 823 434 / 962 021 880 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.gcnavalfaro.pt

Olhão Porto de Recreio de Olhão Address: Grupo Naval de Olhão - Avª. 5 de Outubro 8700 Olhão Telephone: +351 289 715 912 Fax: +351 289 701 757 E-mail: [email protected]

Algarve

Olhão Torre da Fuseta Address: Atalaia Fuseta Tower Fuseta Tower offers a splendid view over the Ria Formosa area and the chain of sandy islands of Tavira, Armona, Culatra and Farol.

Cacela Velha From Faro to Vila Real de Sto António

Other informations: Other informations: Cacela Velha From Faro to Vila Real de Sto António;

Cacela Velha is a small coastal town in the southern reaches of The Algarve capital since 1756 has been Faro, where the Ria the Algarve coastline. It lies in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and Formosa - a natural park considered the most important wildlife grew primarily during the 17th century when it formed part of sanctuary in the Algarve - hints at its´ true splendour and size. the coastal defensive system and the Fort was (...) One of the last places in Europe to preserve intact it´s (...)

Portugal, road trips Sketch Tour Portugal

Portugal by... Condé Nast TravelerAn unforgivable failure for any A trip to Portugal with notebooks, pencils, graphite, Indian ink traveller is to believe that magic can only be found in the most and watercolours.We invited 24 urban sketchers to visit Portugal remote places. It is no overstatement to say that Portugal is one and share their drawings and their talent, heightening awareness of the world’s most wonderful destinations and, (...) about the country from a different perspective. In (...)

Urban Sketchers in Algarve In the Algarve, sun and sea, nature and gastronomy were the inspiration of sketchers Hélio Boto, Portuguese, and Róisín Curé, Irish. As an iconic beach destination in Europe, because of the climate and landscape, it was the lesser-known secrets (...)

Algarve

Olhão Parque Natural da Ria Formosa E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://natural.pt/protected -areas/parque-natural-ria-formosa;https://natural.pt/prote cted-areas/parque-natural-ria-formosa Contacts Head-office:Centro de Educação Ambiental de Marim - Quelfes 8700-194 OLHÃO Tel.: +351 289 700 210

Characteristics and Services: Signposted routes; Park area: 17.664 ha.; Altitude: Máx - 26m; min - 0m; Accommodation facilities available;

A humid zone of international importance, the Ria Formosa estuary is a labyrinth of canals, islands, marshland and sandy beaches that extend 60 km along the Algarve coast between the beaches of Garrão and Manta Rota.This diversity of eco-systems (...)

Algarve It was here that, in the 15th century, the Portuguese set off on the epic journey that led them to discover other peoples and cultures… and it is in the Algarve that we cheerfully welcome many of our visitors. Even the climate is mild and sunny (...)

Algarve

Faro Estaminé Restaurante Ria Formosa Address: Ilha Deserta (Barreta) Faro Address: Praça D. Francisco Gomes, 28000168 Faro Telephone: +351 917 811 856 Telephone: +351 289 830 830 Fax: +351 289 830 829 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ilha- E-mail: [email protected] Website: deserta.com http://www.hotelfaro.pt

Olhão Real Address: Av. 5 de Outubro 8700-307 Olhão Telephone: +351 289 091 300 Fax: +351 289 091 301 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.realhotelsgroup.com

Vila Real de Santo António Chá Com Água Salgada Address: Apoio de Praia (UB3) - Praia da Manta Rota 8900-065 Vila Nova Cacela Telephone: +351 281 952 856/ 913 660 057 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.chacomaguasalgada.com

Algarve

Faro Centro de Ciência Viva do Algarve Address: Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel 8000-250 Faro Telephone: +351 289 890 920 Fax: +351 289 890 929 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ccvalg.pt

Bathing in the Azores Birds of the Algarve

The nine islands of the Azores have many bathing areas, some in A region of pure, unspoilt nature, the Algarve has some excellent absolutely unexpected places. There are lots of options, always landscapes in which to watch the region’s birdlife. Come and see in beautiful places, so choosing can be difficult! It is possible to the flamingos, spoonbills and purple swamphens that inhabit the bathe in the craters of ancient (...) Ria Formosa Natural Park. The wetlands of this (...)

Birdwatching Coastal Ecovia Despite being relatively small in terms of territory, Portugal is At around 214 kilometres in length and offering direct access to regarded as one of the best destinations in Europe for bird a number of beaches, the Coastal Ecovia runs from one end of watching because it has an excellent concentration of different the Algarve to other, through a green corridor connecting Cape habitats. This richness and variety attracts a great (...) St Vincent to Vila Real de Santo António. Spend some time (...)

From the north to the south of Portugal, along Natural parks and reserves National Road 2 Explore the interior of Portugal along National Road 2 as it You will find scattered around the country places of preserved crosses the country from one end to the other. From Chaves, in beauty, inhabited by a wide diversity of species of flora and the North, close to the Spanish border, to Faro in the Algarve on fauna, where Man and Nature live in perfect harmony. Protected the Atlantic Coast, the longest road in Portugal is (...) in order to maintain their biodiversity, many of these areas (...)

Sketch Tour Portugal A trip to Portugal with notebooks, pencils, graphite, Indian ink and watercolours.We invited 24 urban sketchers to visit Portugal and share their drawings and their talent, heightening awareness about the country from a different perspective. In (...)

Algarve

Algarve – the best golfing destination Algarve: beaches from one end of the coast to the Repeatedly considered to be the best golfing destination in the other world by magazines devoted to the sport and by international The Algarve coast begins in the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina, associations of specialist tour operators, the Algarve lives up to an extension of the Alentejo coast. Between Odeceixe and this distinction by maintaining an unrelenting quality. (...) Sagres you hardly seem to be in the Algarve, such are the differences between this area and the eastern and central Best of Algarve Algarve. (...) The climate - with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and a low annual average rainfall, the Algarve enjoys mild weather Cruising the Algarve coast throughout the year, which is certainly a big attraction for With about 200 kilometres of coastline, great weather and calm visitors, both in the summer for a few days on the beach and in waters, the Algarve is ideal for sailing, even if you don’t own a (...) boat, since there’s always the option to rent one or to join the cruises that explore the beauty the coastline. (...) Cycling and walking in the Algarve If you enjoy cycling and walking, then visit the Algarve and Fun with all the family in the Algarve discover the vast network of routes and trails on offer in the region.Not only will you have an unforgettable experience but With its mild year-round climate, it's easy to see why the Algarve you are sure to have the sun for company because the Algarve is the obvious choice for a fun-filled holiday for the whole family. (...) But those fun days are not limited to sunbathing and swimming in the sea and the sports you can do on the Algarve (...) Marinas and Yacht Harbours in the Algarve The Algarve beaches Arriving in the Algarve by boat, you will find many places along the coast where you can safely dock. The Marinas and Yacht From long, sandy beaches protected by golden cliffs to small Harbours offer all the amenities and services you might need bays nestled between rocks, the Algarve has beaches to suit all and have many opportunities for fun and recreation that make tastes. What they have in common is the offer of a perfect (...) holiday in the sun. What are the ingredients of this offer? A (...)

The Algarve trough the eyes of Róisín Curé The Cuisine of the Algarve

2013 Turismo de Portugal. All rights reserved. 18/21 [email protected] Róisín Curé had never been to Portugal but was already The very freshest fish and seafood come from the sea, and are interested in getting to know the country and so when she was the main ingredients in the Algarve cuisine. They are joined by invited by Sketch Tour Portugal she decided to start to learn a bit vegetables and fruits whose flavours the sun has made sublime, of Portuguese. She had some ideas about Porto and Lisbon (...) and their combination provide the elements for a dining (...)

Castro Marim Ria Formosa and the Marshlands of Castro Marim Ria Formosa, the most important wildlife sanctuary in the Algarve, and the Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António marshlands – the River Guadiana wetland zone – are two protected areas waiting to be discovered on foot or by boat. Trips (...)

Faro A day out in Faro Faro - Accessible Tour

The capital of the Algarve since 1756, Faro is also the gateway Faro, the main city and capital of the Algarve is also its port of for those arriving by plane. The Manuel Bivar Gardens are a entry for all who arrive by plane since it is only around six beautiful reception area for visitors, where everything overlooks kilometres from the international airport. Located near the Ria the marina, the Ria Formosa and the sea.The Arco da Vila (...) Formosa and the sea, it is a city worth getting to know (...)

Tavira A walk around Tavira Tavira - Accessible Tour

Tavira is very seductive, and from the streets along the River Spanning both banks of the River Gilão in a complex of narrow Gilão to the castle walls from which you have the best view over streets and white houses, Tavira is one of the most picturesque the town, it makes you want to discover its hidden corners and towns in the Algarve and it’s worth taking your time to get to unlock its secrets. There is a certain oriental charm in (...) know it. The visit, however, presents some difficulties (...)

Algarve

Faro Sabino Boat Tours Address: Av. 5 de Outubro - Cais8700-302 Olhão Portugal Telephone: +351 915 661 860 E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.sabinoboattours.com

Tavira Abilio Bikes Shop & Rentals Address: Rua João Vaz Corte Real, 23-A8800-351 Tavira Telephone: +351 281323467 / 919 684 228 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.abiliobikes.com

Algarve

Faro Faro It was during the Roman period that this region developed and gained standing. It was then known as Civitas Ossobonensis, with its borders stretching to where modern Tavira lies, and included a number of towns with specific productive, rural and (...)

Olhão Olhão To discover the hidden charm of Olhão you have to go up to the top of the main church tower, the higher point. Only then you can see the hundreds of roof terraces - the "açoteias" -, typical of the Algarve, which create a unique urban panorama, as (...)

Tavira Tavira In the Algarve, archaeological remains have been discovered tracing settlement back over 6,000 years. However, it was under the Roman empire that the southern coastline was settled in a more organised fashion. The city of Balsa was established in (...)