Algarve
Portugal's golden south coast — Benagil Cave, Lagos beaches + surf
The Algarve is Portugal's legendary south coast — golden sandstone cliffs, hidden beaches like Marinha + Camilo, the world-famous Benagil Cave, surf spots in Sagres + Lagos + Faro + fresh seafood at Olhão market. 200 km of coastline + 300 sunny days per year.
Algarve highlights
Benagil Cave
Portugal's most famous sea cave — reach by kayak, SUP or boat tour from Benagil beach. €25-40 for organized tour.
Praia da Marinha + 7 Hanging Valleys walk
The 6 km clifftop trail — arguably Europe's best coastal walk. Marinha beach at the start.
Praia do Camilo (Lagos)
Iconic staircase down to the beach + Praia Dona Ana + Ponta da Piedade cliffs.
Sagres surf
Portugal's southwestern tip — cold Atlantic, big Beliche + Tonel beach breaks. World-class surf.
Cabo de São Vicente
Europe's southwestern-most point — lighthouse + wild Atlantic views + old fort.
Olhão + Fuseta market
Fresh fish + Ria Formosa lagoon boat trips + traditional Algarve town.
Silves + Monchique mountains
Moorish castle at Silves + hot springs at Caldas de Monchique. Day trip from coast.
Praia da Rocha nightlife
The main tourist beach nightlife strip in Portimão — party bars + resorts.
Getting there
Faro International Airport (FAO) is the main gateway. Direct flights from Lisbon (45 min) + European cities. Ryanair, EasyJet, TAP Portugal all fly.
Getting around
Rent a car essential — public transport limited outside main towns. Faro-Lagos train runs (€8, 1h 45m). Uber operates in main towns.
May-June + September-October (perfect + fewer crowds). July-August is peak beach season + very hot.
$40-80 backpacker · $100-200 mid-range · $400+ luxury (Vila Vita Parc, Bela Vista)
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