THINGS TO DO IN THE ALGARVE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP, from visiting historical towns, birwatching, golf, horse riding, art classes to sightseeing and spending time on the island beaches of Armona & Farol........
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TAVIRA
Regarded as one of the most beautiful towns of the Algarve and often called the Venice of the Algarve, Tavira is a small city that straddles the Gilão River, which reaches the sea through the inlets and lagoons of Ria Formosa Natural Park. Tavira Island has a long, sandy beach, plus salt pans that attract flamingos, spoonbills and other wading birds. In the center, medieval Tavira Castle has city views. The Santa María do Castelo Church houses the tombs of 7 knights killed by the Moors.
LAGOS
Is known for its walled old town, cliffs and Atlantic beaches. Steep wooden steps lead to the sandy cove of Praia do Camilo. The nearby cliffs of Ponta de Piedade offer sweeping headland views and a lighthouse. Igreja de Santo António, an ornate 18th-century church, sits across from the Castelo dos Governadores, a castle with a baroque facade and watchtowers.
AWESOME COASTLINE
The Algarve Portugal has one of the most scenic coastlines in the world with a variety of beaches and cliffs. The erosion has done a remarkable job at creating exquisite drops, pinnacles, and arches.
FARO
is the capital of southern Portugal’s Algarve region. The city’s neoclassical Arco da Vila is on the site of a gate that was part of the original Moorish wall. The monumental archway leads to the old town, with its cobbled streets. Nearby is Faro Cathedral, built in the 13th century. The Municipal Museum, in a 16th-century convent, displays prehistoric and medieval artifacts, plus religious art.
