Visit Carvoeiro: the Positano of Portugal

Carvoeiro: the Positano of Portugal When visiting the Algarve, it can be hard to find true hidden gems of the Portuguese culture. A lot of towns have fallen prey to mass tourism. However, there is one beautiful fishing village that is still well-preserved and in my eyes is the Portuguese equivalent to the famous Italian […]

Surfing in Arrifana

Arrifana: a hidden surfer’s gem If you ever heard Arrifana in a sentence, the word “surfing” was probably used as well. The beach at Arrifana is beautiful but it also has some great waves which attracts surfers from everywhere. However, Arrifana has a lot to offer also to the non-surfers as I will show below. […]

Visiting the town of Burgau

Burgau: “Portuguese Santorini” of the Algarve View over the beach in Burgau from the old fortress Located on the Algarve coast, between Sagres and Lagos is the quaint village of Burgau. Often called “Portuguese Santorini” or the “white village”, Burgau is a beautiful town worth to visit if you are travelling on the southern Portuguese […]