13 April, 2017
Meia Praia

The best beaches near Lagos, Algarve

Lagos is a beautiful town on the western Algarve coastline, known for its character, charm and hive of activities, which perfectly blends traditional Portuguese culture with lively tourism. The beaches in the Lagos area are hailed as some of the best in the Algarve, with golden sands stretching for miles. Vintage Travel explores some of

24 October, 2016
Albufeira

Exploring the Algarve, Portugal’s tourist gem

The Algarve is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal. It has everything you need; breath-taking cliffs, clean sandy beaches, clear water, essential amenities, and a thriving nightlife. It has 160km of coastline and, on average, 300 sunny days a year.

12 September, 2016
Praia da Marinha

The top five secluded beaches on the Algarve

The Algarve in southern Portugal is one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe. It has over 160 kilometres of shoreline and can boast an impressive 300 days of sunshine per year. Here are five wonderful recommendations for secluded beaches on the Algarve…

5 August, 2016
Ria Formosa National Park

Discovering the Algarve’s scenic and historic city of Faro

Despite being the Algarve’s capital, Faro has managed to retain much of its Portuguese qualities and not succumbed to mass tourism. The restaurants and bars cater just as much for the locals as tourists, and consequently offer many authentic traditional dishes and at reasonable prices. Even the shopping areas in Faro are lined with open-air

13 May, 2016
Praia da Rocha

Five fabulous beaches on the Algarve 

With over 160 kilometres of coastline and with 300 days a year of almost guaranteed sunshine, the Algarve is blessed with so many great beaches. Here are five fabulous beaches of the sunny Algarve, made for relaxation, enjoyment and soaking up some sunshine.