Food is one of the strongest souvenirs you keep once you visit the Algarve.
So, for those missing the Portuguese flavors, we’ve prepared a full meal you can invite your family to — while, let’s say, planning your next holidays in Paradise. We hope you like it.
Faro is the capital of the Algarve and the main getaway to the region — it is also a historic and culturally rich city surrounded by unspoiled beaches and Ria Formosa natural reserve.
From taking a long walk in the Old Town to visiting the fantastic Bone Chapel, or enjoying the city’s nightlife, let’s take a tour of some of the best Faro attractions.
If a barbecue or grilled fish is what you’re looking for on your summer holidays, you have plenty of options in the Algarve. However, if you are vegan or vegetarian, the options get a bit shyer. But don’t worry, they do exist! Most of them change their menu every day, which is good when you want to try different flavors until the end of summer. Let’s meet some of them!
Can you believe 2021 is almost over?
Let’s time travel throughout the year and take a look at some of its biggest events — while wishing and hoping for a less restrictive 2022.
It’s that time of the year again, and now you have to make decisions.
But today is your lucky day, as we have a tailored list that might help, in case you’re dealing with some serious case of “Sea, Sand & Sun” in your closest circle. And, because we have a feeling that airplane tickets make you daydream too, feel free to make your own wishlist for the season. You deserve it.
When we put books and Portugal in the same sentence, beautiful things happen. Meet this beautiful country through literature, and dive into the details with a whole new perspective.
Welcome to Portugal!
The Algarve is known for being one of the best holiday destinations in Europe, with over 300 days of sunshine a year and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But if you’re visiting this region of Portugal outside of the high season, or even looking for other places to visit besides the beach, don’t worry, there’s plenty to do in the Algarve in winter too.
From visiting a cork factory, exploring historic towns or municipal markets, here are some of the coolest things to do in the Algarve during wintertime.
Holidays, that magic word that makes your heart sing while you dream about all the amazing things you’ll be doing, eating, visiting. Having a good rest is a big deal, sure, but don’t you just love to disconnect from your daily routines, with brand new activities that will create wonderful memories? If the answer is yes, this article was made for you.
So, Why is it so important to have the best partners — and how did we choose them?
Because spending holidays somewhere is much more than renting a good house. Is the whole experience, and how it makes you feel after you check out. We choose partners based on our personal experiences, and we bring nothing but the best to you. Yes, nothing but the best.
Curious? Get to know them below!
Did you know the first vines in the Algarve were planted twenty-three centuries ago, and that the region has excellent soil for growing vines? Until not very long ago, me neither.
The transcendent beauty of the Algarve offers much more than stunning beaches. A vibrant countryside hides breathtaking landscapes that will make you fall in love with the region. It is in the midst of these natural wonders that 2000 vineyards and almost 30 winemakers thrive in an environment with more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
In our previous post, we talked about Portuguese must-eats, when you come to Algarve. But, where to eat them? Find below a list of some gastronomic cathedrals.
All Algarve Housing approved!
Algarve is known for its amazing beaches, warm people, and safety, among others. But what about gastronomy? This year, become the #foodie you deserve to be, and enjoy Algarve’s flavors!
We hope you are healthy and coping with the corona situation. We are sure better times will come!
Last few months Algarve Housing had a few Portuguese celebrities in our villas in the Algarve! Time for an update!
Keep a social distance of 2 meters, wear face masks in a public area, and hygiene like wash your hands regularly.
On daily bases, people ask me how is it to be in the Algarve? To me, it is still heaven! The new normal does not really affect me. You can still go to the beach (plenty of sun lounges to choose from), bars and restaurants are open. Make sure you always have a face mask with you, as when you enter a restaurant, you need to wear a face mask. Once you sit down, you can take it off and enjoy the lovely food and drinks. The sunsets are still stunningly beautiful, the temperature nice, the beaches sandy, and the seawater refreshing!
In March this year, I wrote the article below, but at the same time, the coronavirus hit Europe! It was not a good idea to promote the Algarve. But it is August now, and the Algarve is safe and clean, and with respect to the new normal, we can handle Covid-19 in Portugal! Algarve Housing like to remind you why to visit the Algarve!
Please find below the results of a survey done by the Portugalist, a leading blog about Portugal.
Almost half (48.3%) of tourists who had planned to visit Portugal in 2020 would still visit if travel restrictions were lifted. Of those that plan to visit this year, 52.7% hope to visit Portugal in the autumn or winter compared to 30.4% who hope to visit in the summer.
The latest figures:
Total number of registered infections: 15,472 (plus 1,516). Of these in the Algarve 279 (plus19)
The number of deaths: 435 (plus 26), of which 9 in Algarve.
Number recovered: 233 (plus 28)
Number in hospital: 1,179 (plus 6), of which in IC: 226 (minus 15)
4,509 people are still waiting for test results
In the Algarve, 20 people are hospitalized, 7 of whom are in IC and 3 of whom are ventilated.
