Algarve Beaches and Natural Wonders
11/03/2014
If you’re out walking in the Algarve countryside this month, don’t forget to look down. You may spot one or more of the 30 species of wild orchids that bloom in the Algarve each year...
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17/01/2014
Around Silves the almond trees are already in blossom. The sight and the scent are wonderful. But why so many almond trees? An Algarvean legend says…
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15/01/2014
There’s some seriously bad weather travelling around the world right now. Hopefully, you’re here in the Algarve, enjoying temperatures between 14 and 17°, plus a fair share of sunshine. It’s certainly been a mild and pleasant winter here so far...
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10/10/2013
While bird watching enthusiasts can find rare birds throughout the Algarve national parks from East to West, and along the entire 200+kms of coastline, Algarve residents can enjoy many variety of birds right from their back porches. Find out about birdlife in our writer’s garden and find out about other bird watching activities available in the Algarve region…
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23/08/2013
As the temperatures rise, the sand bakes and the tans darken, there are plenty of fabulous ways to keep cool in the Algarve this summer. Some are well known, some are off the beaten track and some (Devil’s Leap) are just plain scary! Here are the top 5 tips for keeping cool in the Algarve this summer…
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14/08/2013
The Algarve, with its mild climate, is simply bursting with locally grown fruit, vegetables, nuts and herbs. In fact, your necessary ‘five-a-day’ couldn’t be tastier, easier or cheaper to enjoy. Find out more…
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12/06/2013
If you’re keen to know which beaches in the Algarve have clean sand and water, good access & facilities, and are environmentally conscious, you might be surprised to know that there are sixty nine beaches and four marinas to choose from. Find out which ones have been awarded the Blue Flag, and why, right here!...
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