Visiting Algarve, Portugal: 19 Tips & Tricks for a Better Experience
Traveling to the Algarve, Portugal, for the first time? Get practical info and insider travel tips to help you make the most of your trip.
The Algarve in southern Portugal is one of the most breathtaking coastal destinations in Europe, famous for its dramatic cliffs, gorgeous beaches, and year-round sunshine. But beyond the stunning scenery, you’ll find a region rich in history, incredible food, and endless outdoor adventures.
We love Algarve and visit multiple times a year, always discovering something new. On our blog, we highlight the very best this region has to offer—from some of the world’s best beaches and hidden coastal gems to exciting outdoor activities, charming towns, and the best places to stay. Our guides are packed with insider tips to help you plan an unforgettable trip.
Explore our Algarve travel articles below and make the most of your visit!
Top Experiences in Algarve:
- Benagil Caves.
- Kayaking at Ponta Da Piedade.
- Seven Hanging Valleys Trail.
- MORE INFO: Best Things to Do in Algarve – Best Beaches in Algarve – Algarve Itinerary.
Some of Our Favorite Hotels:
- EPIC SANA – at Falésia Beach in Albufeira:
- Tivoli in Carvoeiro.
- Belmar Spa & Beach Resort in Lagos.
- MORE INFO: Where to Stay in Algarve.
FOR FAMILIES:
Algarve Travel Guides
Where to Stay in Algarve: Best Towns, Hotels & Insider Tips
Where to stay in Algarve (Portugal): best towns, what to expect, advantages and disadvantages, hotel suggestions, and useful tips.
Best Water Parks in Algarve (+Map) & How to Get There from Albufeira
Complete guide to the best water parks in Algarve, Portugal. Includes info about tickets, how to visit, and useful tips.
How to Visit Ponta da Piedade: Best Things to Do, Itinerary & Tips
Complete guide to visiting Ponta da Piedade in Lagos, Portugal. What to see and do, boat tours, best viewpoints, and useful tips.
Kayaking at Ponta da Piedade: Best Tours & Insider Tips (Lagos, Portugal)
Complete guide to kayaking at Ponta da Piedade in Lagos Portugal. What to expect, best kayak tours + info and tips for a better experience.
14 Best Restaurants in Albufeira (+Map & Insider Tips)
Best restaurants in Albufeira (Algarve Portugal). Our favorite places to eat, what to expect, and local’s tips for dining in Albufeira.
Zoomarine, Algarve: 11 Tips & Tricks for Your First Visit
Tips and tricks for visiting Zoomarine theme park in the Algarve Portugal. Useful info and things we wish we had known before our visit.
Slide & Splash Water Park (Algarve): 12 Tips & Tricks for First Visit
Experience-based tips for your first visit to Slide & Splash water park in Algarve (Portugal). Where to buy the cheapest tickets, what to take with you, and other useful info we wish we had known before going.
Algarve in November: Weather, What to Expect & Seasonal Tips
What it’s really like to visit the Algarve region in Portugal in November. What’s the weather like, what to expect, is everything closed,…? Find out!
Tavira, Portugal: 18 Best Things to Do (+Map & Tips for First Visit)
First-timer’s guide to the best places to see and things to do in Tavira (Algarve, Portugal). Top sights, map, and tips for your first visit.
Kayaking in Algarve: 5 Top Places (+Map), Best Tours & Tips
Best places for kayaking in Algarve (Portugal): most scenic locations for kayak/SUP on Algarve coast, best tours, and useful tips.
23 Best Things to Do in Algarve: Top Places, Map & Insider Tips
Insider’s guide to the top places to visit and best things to do in the Algarve, Portugal. Complete guide for first-time visitors. Includes a map and expert tips.