Algarve
Beaches, Castles & Cheap Eats

The Arab city on the hill above the old capital — 180 m up, the highest castle in Portugal, and the view over the valley that nobody posts enough of. The museum inside (the medieval tower) is the paid part; the walls walk and the free ramparts view are the budget part. Go at 17:00 when the summer light turns the whole valley gold.

The 14th-century cathedral of the old capital: the Gothic west facade, the 1,400 tiles of the 16th-century cloister and the 82 m tower climb. The doors are free, the light through the rose window is free, and the free Wi-Fi of the old town is 20 m away. The 'first stop' of any Faro day.

The 2.7 km of Roman and Moorish walls that circle the old town: the towers, the free walk on the ramparts and the gap where the sea used to reach the wall. The cheapest 'time machine' in Faro — 40 minutes, zero tickets, and the best view of the cathedral from the wall.

The 11th-century bridge that splits Tavira in two: nine arches, the castle gate above it and the boats gliding under the Gilão river. Free, 5 minutes to cross, and the best photo is from the middle at sunset. The 'I was in Tavira' shot everyone posts.

The 12th-century keep on the top of the Tavira hill: the Torre de Menagem, the view over the rooftops and the old wall walk. The tower is the ~€4 ticket; the ramparts view from the square is the free version. The 'old town + view' combo in 30 minutes.

The Moorish castle on the edge of the Guadiana river, 5 minutes from the Spanish border: the ramparts, the donjon view over the river lagoon and the flamingos when the tide is right. The ~€7 ticket is the tower only; the ramparts and the river view are free. The 'desert' feel that makes it the Algarve's most photogenic castle.

The 14th-century castle on the hill above Loulé: the keep, the free exterior walk and the 360° view over the Algarve's hills. The interior is a cinema, so the walk around is the whole point — the ramparts are free and the valley below is the prize. The 'cheap view' of the central Algarve.

The ruined fortress above the Alvor river mouth: the 16th-century stones, the free walk up the hill and the view over the bay where the yachts park. The castle is free and the best version of it is from the river — the 'fort + bay' postcard of the west coast.

The 15th-century military fort by Cape St. Vincent — the last stop of the Age of Discovery: the ramparts, the view of the lighthouse 500 m away and the Atlantic on two sides. The ~€6.50 ticket is worth it in the season; the view from the road above is the free version. The 'end of the world' of the west coast.

The 90 m headland where the map ends: the lighthouse, the rocks, the Atlantic hitting from two directions and the 'edge of Europe' feeling that makes the whole west coast worth it. Completely free, no hours, no tickets — just wind. The most dramatic 20 minutes of the Algarve.

The 16th-century village in the serra: the stone streets, the azulejo façades and the small church that the pilgrims used as a rest stop. Free, quiet and the 'real Algarve' that the beach towns don't show. 20 minutes by car from Lagos — the inland answer to a rainy afternoon.

The 1st-century Roman villa 10 minutes from Faro: the mosaics, the fountains and the garden where the emperors' banquets happened. The €1 ticket (free on the last Sunday of the month) is the cheapest museum stop on the coast. The 'Faro morning' pairing: the Sé + Milreu + lunch.

The shopping core of the old capital: the little shops, the artisan corners, the azulejo studios and the two pedestrian streets that meet at the cathedral. Everything is on foot in 20 minutes, the free Wi-Fi of the old town covers the squares, and the best window-shopping light is before 11:00. The 'I found this in the old town' version of Algarve shopping.

The old-town shopping of Albufeira: the small streets up from the marina, the gift corners, the local fabric shops and the free walk along the old ramparts. The 'not-the-beach' version of Albufeira — 15 minutes from the marina, and the cafés on Rua de Santa Ana are the best 10 minutes of it.

The main pedestrian street of the west coast: the artisan shops, the leather corners, the galleries and the old-town squares with the free Wi-Fi. From the Porta de Portugal to the marina in 15 minutes — the 'I found the leather here' stop of the west. Combine with the Ponta da Piedade walk on the way back.

The main street of Portimão: the shops from the centre to the marina, the market halls in between and the waterfront walk that ends it. The 'I did the shops' version of the town — 20 minutes on foot, the free Wi-Fi on the marina, and the fish market as the bonus stop.

The long street of the east: from the Ponte Velha to the castle hill, the small shops, the artisan corners and the old-town squares with the free Wi-Fi. The 'I was in Tavira' shopping — 20 minutes on foot, and the best version is after the bridge photo, on the way back from the river.

The village centre of the central coast: the small shops around the market square, the bakeries and the street that runs to the beach. The 'not-a-resort' version of the Albufeira area — the Wednesday market (02b) is the one to plan the visit around.

The small centre of the bay: the shops along the main street, the surf corners and the 5-minute walk to the Cable beach. The 'beach + shops' version of the town — do the beach in the morning, the shops in the afternoon, the kiosk at golden hour.

The main street of the inland capital: the local shops, the bakery corners and the free walk up to the castle (the view is the prize). The 'I did Loulé' version of the trip — the market (02b) is the one to time the visit to, and the castle ramparts are the free 20 minutes after.

The street of the fish capital: the shops of the old town, the seafood corners and the 10-minute walk to the market (02b) and the old fish port. The 'I ate and shopped' version of Olhão — the market first (07:00–13:00), the street after, the boat on the Ria when the light is right.

The street of the border town: the small shops, the riverfront walk and the 10-minute hop across the Guadiana to Spain. The 'I crossed the border' version of the east — the shops are the stop, the river is the view, and the afternoon light over the water is the photo.

The centre of the serra-side town: the local shops, the wine corners and the free walk to the castle hill. The 'I went up to the serra' version of the trip — 10 minutes from the A22, the wine tastings (09) are the one to pair it with, and the hill view is the free prize.

The best market in the Algarve, and the one to build a morning around: the fruit, the fish, the honey from the serra, the local cheese and the counters that close at 15:00 sharp. Go at 09:00 for the full market, eat at one of the counters, and the castle ramparts are the free 20 minutes after.

The market of the east: the fish of the day boats, the fruit, the bread and the counter lunch that's the cheapest good meal in Tavira. Every day except Sunday — the one to pair with the Ponte Velha photo and the Rua Direita walk. The 'I ate at the market' answer of the east coast.

The market of the fish capital: the counters of the old fish port, the fresh catch at 08:00 and the Saturday that spills into the street. The 'I saw the fish land' version of the Algarve — go early, the best of it is gone by 10:00, and the boat on the Ria is the free 30 minutes after.

The two-session market of Portimão: the morning for the fish and the fruit, the evening for the pick-and-mix that the locals do on the way home. The 'I did the market' version of the town — the morning session is the one for visitors, the evening is the one for the nightcap.

The market of the old capital: the long hours (until 19:00 on weekdays), the fresh counters, the bakery corner and the free walk to the Sé on the way out. The 'I did Faro' version of the market — the one to do before the Muralhas walk, so the city starts with the smell of bread.

The serra market that's the one to plan a trip around: the honey, the medronho, the chestnuts, the local cloth and the 700 m village square that fills twice a month. The 'I went up to the serra' answer — check the 2026 calendar, it runs on the 2nd Friday and the 4th Sunday of every month.

The daily market of the resort: the fruit, the flowers, the fish and the street that runs to the beach. Every day except Monday — the 'I did Albufeira without the beach' version of the town, and the counter lunch is the cheapest good meal in the resort.

The Wednesday market of the village: the fruit, the fish, the bread and the small square that takes it. The 'I came on the right day' version of Quarteira — the 08:00 for the fish, the 10:00 for the full square, and the beach is 5 minutes after.

The oldest market in the Algarve, running since 1886: the daily counters, the riverfront location and the border-town feel that the visitors don't plan for. The 'I crossed the border' version of the east — the market first, the river walk after, and the light over the Guadiana at 07:00 is the photo.

The most photographed cove in Portugal: the two crescents, the granite rocks, the blue that changes with the hour and the 120 m cliff walk down (or the car park in summer, ~€3–5). A 10-minute drive from Vila do Bispo — the 'postcard' beach, and the reason half the Algarve's photos exist. Go before 10:00 or after 17:00; noon is a queue.

The beach under the famous sea cave: the golden sand, the small kiosk and the boat and kayak crowd that passes the arch above. The beach itself is free; the boat into the cave is the ~€35–45 part. The 'gruta + beach' combo in one card — the best of the central coast, and the one to go to early.

The 4-kilometre cliff beach that runs from Albufeira to Guia: the long sand, the golden dunes, the 'beach for walking, not sunbathing' feel and the free parking (when you arrive early). The best-reviewed 'long walk' beach in the Algarve — the sunset version, with the cliffs on one side, is the one to post.

The cliff beach in the heart of Portimão: the granite stacks, the lifeguard kiosk, the beach bars and the 5-minute walk from the centre. The 'I can walk back in 5 minutes' beach — the one to pick when you're based in Portimão and don't want the car. Free, with the kiosk as the only paid thing.

The long white sand under the castle: the no-kiosk beach, the free parking and the calm water of the bay. The 'quiet' beach of the west coast — the one the locals pick when the Alvor promenade gets full. The castle above (01) is the postcard, and the sunset over the bay is the free 20 minutes after.

The Blue Flag beach of the Vicentine coast: the long sand, the wild dunes, the no-kiosk 'real beach' feel and the free parking in the fields. 40 minutes from Lagos — the 'escape' beach of the northwest coast, where the dunes run to the horizon and the only sound is the Atlantic.

The 'hidden' beach behind Alvor: the small crescent, the pine trees, the free parking and the 10-minute walk from the village. The locals' pick when Alvor is full — same sand, half the people, and the pine shade that the main beach doesn't have. The 'quiet sister' of the bay.

The long dune stretch east of Alvor: the 2-kilometre sand, the small kiosk, the free parking and the 'family' feel that makes it the default pick of the area. The 'beach + bar + walk' combo — the one to pick with kids, or when the wind is up and the sheltered water is the point.

The small beach between Vau and Prainha: the kiosk with the bar, the free parking and the 'beach + dinner' combo. The 'stay for the evening' beach — the one to pick when you want the sunbeds and the tapas in the same place, and the sunset over the bay is the free bonus.

The small sheltered beach north of Alvor: the calm water, the small kiosk and the 'swim' feel that makes it the pick of the area for kids. The 'quiet' beach of the bay — the one the locals point to when you ask 'where's the calm water?', and the pine line behind it is the free shade.

The small beach between Camilo and Ferraguel: the kiosk, the free parking and the 'beach + walk' combo. The 'in-between' beach of the bay — the one to pick when the neighbours are full, and the short walk between the three (Seixal → Camilo → Vau) is the free 30 minutes of the area.

The cliff-framed beach of Carvoeiro: the golden sand, the kiosk, the small cliffs on both sides and the 'postcard' feel. The 'I was in Carvoeiro' shot everyone posts — the one to pick when you want the beach with the rocks, and the walk to the Ofir beach next door is the free 10 minutes after.

The wide sand next to Cable: the long beach, the small kiosk and the 'wind' feel that makes it the pick of the area for kite-surfing. The 'wide' beach of Carvoeiro — the one to pick when Cable is full, and the morning light over the wide sand is the photo the wind chasers post.

The small beach in Guia de Almôrvar: the kiosk, the free parking and the 'quiet' feel. The 'between two towns' beach — the one to pick when you want the beach without the town, and the drive from Albufeira (10 min) is the free 10 minutes that makes it the quiet version of the area.

The famous hot-spring beach of Albufeira: the sand, the kiosk, the legend of the hot springs (the water is not actually hot, the name is the story) and the 'beach + bar' combo. The 'named' beach of the area — the one to pick when you want the postcard, and the sunset from the kiosk is the free bonus.

The rock-sheltered beach of Albufeira: the sand between the cliffs, the kiosk and the 'swim' feel. The 'quiet' beach of Albufeira — the one to pick when Falésia is too far and the town beach is too full, and the rock line behind it is the free shade that the other beaches don't have.

The long dune beach of Alvor: the sand, the no-kiosk feel and the 'wild' edge of the bay. The 'long walk' beach of the area — the one to pick when you want the beach without the village, and the dune walk from Alvor (15 min) is the free 15 minutes that makes it the wild version.

The surf beach near Sagres: the wide sand, the no-kiosk 'real beach' feel and the Atlantic that makes it the pick of the area for surfers. The 'wild' beach of the west coast — the one to pick when you want the waves (and can swim against them), and the drive down the N125 is the free 30 minutes of the trip.

The long sand on the island of Faro: the free parking, the tram line to the Ria and the 'beach + flamingos' combo. The 'city' beach of Faro — the one to pick when you want the beach with the lagoon, and the tram to the Ria (05) is the free 15 minutes that makes it the east-side version.

The only real outlet village in the Algarve: 100 stores, 30–70% off, free parking and the 10:00–23:00 hours that make it the 'afternoon' stop. 15 minutes from Faro on the A22 — the 'I bought the shoes' answer for the whole family. The brands below are the reason to go; the sales are the reason to come back.

The biggest mall in the Algarve: 250,000 m², 100 stores, the IKEA anchor and the 'everything in one roof' feel. On the A22 near Loulé — the 'rainy day' plan for the whole trip, with the free Wi-Fi in every corner. The outlet wing is the reason the locals come on a Saturday.

The Faro mall: 120 stores, the cinema, the food court and the 'city' feel. In the city centre — the 'I don't want to drive' answer for Algarve shopping, 10 minutes from the old town. The sales (below) run here too, and the 11% VAT refund is the reason to keep the receipts.

The Portimão mall: 100+ stores, the food court and the 'walkable from the centre' feel. The 'local' mall of the area — the one to pick when you're based in Portimão and don't want the A22, and the free Wi-Fi in the food court is the 20 minutes of the afternoon.

The sale periods of the Algarve: a full month from January 1 and six weeks from July 1, in every store from the outlet village to the old-town shops. The 30–70% off is the real discount — the 'I got it half price' answer. And if you're not from the EU, the 11% VAT refund on purchases over €50 is the second saving. Time the trip to the July period and the 'full price' corners become the bargain corners.

The local-cooking spot in Arão: the cataplana, the daily menu and the 'village' feel that makes it the pick of the Sagres area. The 'I ate like a local' answer — the one to pick when you're based in the west and want the real thing, and the 15-minute drive up the N125 is the free bonus.

The wine-bar restaurant in Sagres: the local wine, the daily menu and the 'evening' feel. The 'I had the wine' answer — the one to pick when you want the drink with the view, and the sunset over the Atlantic from the terrace is the free 20 minutes of the trip.

The grilled-meat restaurant in Sagres: the churrasco, the local wine and the 'stay for the evening' feel. The 'grill' answer of the area — the one to pick when you want the meat with the Atlantic, and the walk to the Fortaleza (01) after dinner is the free 10 minutes of the trip.

The grill restaurant in Lagos: the steak, the local wine and the 'old town' location that makes it the pick of the area. The 'I ate well' answer — the one to pick when you want the dinner with the old town, and the free Wi-Fi on Largo de Santos is the 20 minutes before you go.

The classic tasca in Faro: the local wine, the daily menu and the 'old capital' feel. The 'I ate like a local' answer in Faro — the one to pick when you want the wine with the azulejos, and the walk to the Sé (01) after is the free 10 minutes of the trip.

The courtyard restaurant in Faro: the local cooking, the quiet street and the 'afternoon' feel. The 'hidden' answer of the old town — the one to pick when you want the lunch without the crowds, and the free Wi-Fi on the squares is the 20 minutes before you order.

The churrasqueira in Portimão: the grilled meat, the local wine and the 'market' location that makes it the cheap-grill answer of the area. The 'I ate the meat' version of the town — the one to pick when you want the grill without the price, and the walk to the marina after is the free 10 minutes.

The casual bar in Portimão: the quick plates, the cold lunch and the 'don't need a reservation' feel. The 'budget lunch' answer of the area — the one to pick when you're short on time, and the 5-minute walk to the centre is the free bonus of the trip.

The 1987 restaurant in Albufeira: the daily plates, the long-running feel and the 'I've been coming since before you were born' sign that the regulars point to. The 'since 1987' answer of the area — the one to pick when you want the lunch with the history, and the 10-minute walk to the Velha (05) is the free bonus.

The budget spot in Albufeira: the cheap plates, the cold lunch and the 'no reservation' feel. The 'cheapest full plate' answer of the area — the one to pick when you want the lunch without the price, and the 5-minute walk to the beach is the free bonus of the trip.

The budget spot in Quarteira: the cheap plates, the local cooking and the 'village' feel. The 'I ate cheap' answer of the area — the one to pick when you want the lunch without the price, and the 5-minute walk to the beach (02c) is the free bonus of the trip.

The grill in Alvor: the local meat, the daily menu and the 'village' feel that makes it the pick of the bay. The 'grill' answer of the area — the one to pick when you want the meat with the sand, and the 5-minute walk to the Praia de Alvor (02c) is the free bonus.

The cliff-view restaurant in Lagos: the fish, the view over the bay and the 'postcard' location that makes it the once-in-the-trip dinner. The 'I ate with the view' answer — the one to pick when you want the dinner with the postcard, and the booking is the one thing to do the day before in season.

The casual fish spot in Lagos: the fish of the day, the cold lunch and the 'port' feel that makes it the cheap-fish answer of the area. The 'cheap fish' version of the town — the one to pick when you want the lunch by the boats, and the 10-minute walk to the marina is the free bonus.

The tapas bar in Vila Real de Santo António: the small plates, the local wine and the 'border town' feel that makes it the pick of the east. The 'tapas' answer of the area — the one to pick when you want the plates with the river, and the 10-minute walk to the Ponte (01) is the free bonus.

The restaurant in Silves: the local cooking, the daily menu and the 'old town' feel that makes it the pick of the inland capital. The 'I ate well' answer of Silves — the one to pick when you want the lunch with the castle view (01), and the 10-minute walk to the ramparts is the free bonus.

The Moorish courtyard restaurant in Silves: the local cooking, the quiet courtyard and the 'hidden' feel that makes it the lunch pick of the old town. The 'hidden' answer of Silves — the one to pick when you want the lunch without the crowds, and the 5-minute walk to the castle (01) is the free bonus.

The seafood restaurant in Silves: the mariscada, the daily menu and the 'treat yourself' feel that makes it the once-in-the-trip plate. The 'seafood' answer of Silves — the one to pick when you want the best plate in the inland, and the booking is the one thing to do the day before.

The rice-dish restaurant in Cabanas de Tavira: the arroz de marisco, the local cooking and the 'best-reviewed' feel that makes it the once-in-the-trip plate of the east coast. The 'best plate in the Algarve' answer — the one to pick when you want the rice with the story, and the booking is worth it in season.

The sea cave everyone posts: the arch, the kayak, the boat and the 'impossible' colour of the water. The most shared photo in the Algarve — and the reason the boats pass at 11:00. Go at 09:00 or 16:00 for the light, and the beach below (02c) is the free 20 minutes after.

The postcard cove: the two crescents, the granite rocks and the blue that changes with the hour. The most photographed beach in Portugal — and the reason the car park fills by 11:00 in season. The 17:00 light is the one the photographers wait for.

The rock stacks of Lagos: the lighthouse, the arches, the boat passes and the 'cliff + sea' postcard. The 'I was in Lagos' shot everyone posts — the walk along the cliff (the free version) is the one to do before the boat, and the sunset light is the one to wait for.

The Roman bridge: the nine arches, the boats under the Gilão and the 'old town' feel. The 'I was in Tavira' shot — the sunset from the middle is the one everyone posts, and the 5-minute walk to the castle (01) is the free bonus of the trip.

The old town and the marina of Albufeira: the white boats, the Rua de Santa Ana and the 'beach + town' feel. The 'I was in Albufeira' shot — the marina at sunset is the one to post, and the 15-minute walk up to the old town (02) is the free bonus.

The Porta de Portugal: the 1544 gate, the old town, the marina and the 'west coast' feel. The 'I was in Lagos' shot — the gate with the boats behind is the one everyone posts, and the 10-minute walk to the Ponta da Piedade (05) is the free bonus.

The desert castle: the keep, the walls, the 360° view and the 'high' feel. The 'I was in Silves' shot — the sunset over the valley is the one everyone posts, and the free ramparts walk (01) is the 20 minutes that makes the photo.

The river castle: the donjon, the ramparts, the Guadiana and the 'desert' feel. The 'I was in Castro Marim' shot — the ramparts with the river is the one everyone posts, and the flamingos when the tide is right are the bonus that makes it the most photogenic castle in the Algarve.

The cliff beach: the granite stacks, the umbrellas and the 'Portimão' feel. The 'I was in Portimão' shot — the stacks with the beach is the one to post, and the 5-minute walk from the centre (02) is the free bonus of the trip.

The old town: the cathedral, the azulejos, the Rua Nova do Carvalho and the 'old capital' feel. The 'I was in Faro' shot — the cathedral with the boats is the one everyone posts, and the 10-minute walk along the Muralhas (01) is the free bonus of the trip.

The flamingos: the lagoon, the pink birds, the boat passes and the 'sunset' feel. The 'I saw the flamingos' shot — the sunset over the lagoon is the one everyone posts, and the boat from Olhão or Faro is the 45 minutes that makes the photo (06).

The end of the world: the lighthouse, the rocks, the N125 drive and the 'last stop' feel. The 'I drove to the end' shot — the lighthouse with the Atlantic is the one to post, and the drive down the N125 (the free 30 minutes of the trip) is the road that makes the photo.

The city Wi-Fi of the old capital: the squares, the pedestrian streets and the 'connect, open a browser, done' feel. The one to save before you land — the free Wi-Fi on Largo da Sé is the 20 minutes of the afternoon, and the Muralhas walk (01) is the free bonus.

The airport Wi-Fi: the terminal, the 'arrival' to the Algarve and the 'plan the day' feel. The one to save before you leave the queue — the 10-minute drive to Faro centre is the free bonus of the trip.

The port Wi-Fi of Portimão: the marina, the waterfront and the 'sit by the boats' feel. The one to save if you're based west — the free Wi-Fi on the marina is the 20 minutes of the afternoon, and the 5-minute walk to the centre (02) is the free bonus.

The city Wi-Fi of the old town of Lagos: the squares, the pedestrian street and the 'connect + browse' feel. The one to save if you're based west — the free Wi-Fi on Largo de Santos is the 20 minutes of the afternoon, and the 10-minute walk to the Ponta (05) is the free bonus.

The city Wi-Fi of the east: the old town, the bridge and the 'sit by the river' feel. The one to save if you're based east — the free Wi-Fi on Largo de Tavira is the 20 minutes of the afternoon, and the 5-minute walk to the Ponte Velha (01) is the free bonus.

The marina Wi-Fi of Albufeira: the yachting quarter, the waterfront and the 'boat' feel. The one to save if you're based central — the free Wi-Fi near the marina is the 20 minutes of the afternoon, and the 15-minute walk to the Velha (05) is the free bonus.

The café Wi-Fi of the central coast: the promenades, the beach bars and the 'sit by the sand' feel. The one to save if you're based central — the café zones cover the promenade, and the 5-minute walk to the beach (02c) is the free bonus of the trip.

The mall Wi-Fi of the A22: the whole mall, the food court and the 'rainy day' feel. The one to save if you're in the mall — the free Wi-Fi in every corner is the 20 minutes of the afternoon, and the food court is the €8 lunch of the trip.

The patchy Wi-Fi of the road: the A22 rest areas, the TUD buses and the 'drive' feel. The one to save if you're driving — the coverage is the bonus, not the point, and the 30-minute drive between the towns is the free 30 minutes of the trip.

The 1,000-year-old hot springs in the serra: the natural pools, the 'spa' feel and the 'cold day' answer. The 'I had the spa' version of the winter — the one to pick when the sea is 14 °C and the wind is up, and the 20-minute drive from Monchique is the free bonus of the trip.

The highest village in the Algarve: the stone streets, the medronho (the chestnut-tree brandy), the trails and the 'serra' feel. The 'I went up' answer — the one to pick when you want the inland without the beach, and the 2nd-Friday market (02b) is the one to time the visit to.

The cliff cave off the N125: the rocks, the Atlantic and the 'wild' feel that makes it the geology answer of the west coast. The 'cliff cave' version of the winter — the one to pick when you want the geology without the crowd, and the 10-minute drive from the N125 is the free bonus.

The sea caves in the yellow cliffs: the tunnels, the arches and the 'free postcard' feel that makes it the caves answer of the central coast. The 'caves' version of the winter — the one to pick when Benagil's boats (06) are too expensive, and the 5-minute drive off the N125 is the free bonus.

The 3-km boardwalk under the rock stacks: the cliff walk, the lighthouse, the boat passes and the 'all-year' feel. The 'walk' answer of the west coast — the one to pick when you want the view without the boat, and the 10-minute extension to the lighthouse is the free bonus of the trip.

The cave boat that runs all year: the arch, the kayak option and the 'winter waves' feel that makes it the wilder version of the summer trip. The 'gruta' answer of the central coast — the one to pick when you want the cave without the kayak, and the 30-minute trip from Portimão is the free 30 minutes of the trip.

The city museum of the old capital: the Chermoula collection, the maritime history and the 'free' feel. The 'museum' answer of Faro — the one to pick when you want the history without the price, and the 5-minute walk to the Sé (01) is the free bonus of the trip.

The modern-art museum of Faro: the Portuguese art, the temporary exhibitions and the 'culture' feel. The 'art' answer of the city — the one to pick when you want the museum with the light, and the 10-minute walk to the old town is the free bonus of the trip.

The museum of Tavira: the Islamic collection, the maritime history and the 'free' feel. The 'museum' answer of the east — the one to pick when you want the history by the bridge (01), and the 10-minute walk to the Ponte Velha is the free bonus of the trip.

The wine route of the serra: the small cellars, the tastings, the 'local' feel and the 'I drank the wine' answer of the central Algarve. The 'wine' version of the winter — the one to pick when you want the taste without the restaurant, and the drive between the cellars is the free 30 minutes of the trip.

The biggest carnival in the south: the parades, the costumes and the 'February' feel that makes it the festival answer of the winter. The 'carnaval' version of the trip — the one to pick when you want the crowd without the beach, and the street parades are the free 2 hours of the weekend.

The winter plates of the Algarve: the ensopado (the stew), the cataplana, the roasted chestnuts and the 'cold day' feel that makes it the food answer of the winter. The 'meal without the sun' version of the trip — the one to pick when you want the plate with the story, and the tasca (04) is the 15 minutes of the evening.