20 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN THE ALGARVE , PORTUGAL | 2023 Algarve Travel Guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- We spent the last month exploring all of the beauty that The Algarve has to offer. It's home to some of Europe's most stunning beaches, traditional towns, historic sites and delicious food! Watch our Algarve Portugal travel guide for a full list of the best places to visit in the Algarve. Note down your must-see's and plan a trip to remember!
Some of the top places we visited include Albufeira, Lagos, Ponta da Piedade, Monchique and Tavira, to name a few. Some of the destinations you'll recognise, others are a little lesser known and perfect for a trip away from the tourist trail.
The places we visited and have included in our guide are:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Ponta da Piedade
1:13 - Lagos town
2:00 - Praia dos Estudantes
2:11 - Praia do Pinhão
2:22 - Praia do Canavial
2:41 - Alvor
3:49 - Benagil Caves
4:27 - Praia da Marinha
5:00 - Carvoeiro
5:36 - Monchique
7:28 - Albufeira
7:15 - Costa Vicentina - Odeceixe & Aljezur
8:05 - Sagres
9:08 - Portimão
9:40 - Praia da Rocha
10:20 - Praia do Camilo
10:47 - Tavira
12:00 - Olhão
12:36 - Vilamoura
13:12 - Outro/ Subscribe
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Espetacular
I love this place. Thank you for sharing.
Portimao is my Favorite beach Place also the Hiking Trills are awsome lots of green long Sandy Beaches.Lagos has a great vibe and night life lot's of young Traveller, Dinning out there are Cheap lots of Choices but the Beaches are small and it can be Super Crowed when Season Beginn..
Ah now that was just the tonic I needed on a rainy day in blighty, thanks for perking me up!
So glad to hear it! :D
I was in Algarve last month. Amazing place. I’m in love 😻
Great video! The drone shots are certainly an added value. It's nice to see some of the less explored places in the Algarve.
Hi Stuart! Sorry we missed this! Yes, we agree 100%. It was really cool visiting the smaller towns and each and every one of them had something different to offer :)
Great summary! I’m here and visited some of the places. Portugal’s algarve is amazing
Thank you for the support - we hope you have a wonderful trip :)
Great video brought back so many memories. The Algarve is our regular go to place. It’s also worth mentioning Loulé, Alta, Silves and the Sand city in Pera places to visit. And so many more places to visit.
We can see why The Algarve is like your second home - we can't wait to go back! Thank you for the suggestions, we'll take note of these for next time :)
It's one of the smallest and most beautiful countries in Europe, I know I was born in Lisbon, thank you for the lovely video .
We absolutely love The Algarve and can't wait to return. We're actually visiting Lisbon later on this year, so stay tuned for that 👍
I just got back from a week in portimao ,the algarve is a beautiful place & beautiful people , definitely visit again
It really is. No matter how many times you go, it never fails to amaze you! :)
Thanks, Great video.
I ❤ Algarve...Portimao and Lagos❤❤❤❤❤.Best value to go ( weather and price)..Easter and Cristmas time....✌✌👍👍👍👍👍.
Hi all! Thanks so much for clicking on our video and hope you found it informative! If you know of any other places that you think are worth visiting in the Algarve, then please drop a comment below 😊
Sim Portugal.. Abencoado.. OBRIGADO..
Vidio lindissimo.obgdo
@@mariacoimbra4484 de nada! :)
Many thanks ❤
My favourite video on the Algarve. Thank you!
Thank you Joanne - glad you enjoyed watching :)
Fantastic! Next time, if you need to see something different, add Silves, Vila Real de Santo António and Loulé (all cities) and do a boat trip to Alcoutim for off beaten track. My favorite beaches are Barril, Alvor, and Falésia (west).
Thank you for the tips! We really wanted to do a boat tour this time around, but wanted to be extra safe due to covid-19 - next time we will for sure! Thank you :)
Great - thanks
Hey, Toucan Travellers here! The Algarve is such a popular tourist destination to visit and we can see why! If you need further information to help plan your trip, be sure to check out our articles on our website:
10 things to do in The Algarve: worldtraveltoucan.com/10-great-things-to-do-algarve/
Best places to visit in The Algarve: worldtraveltoucan.com/best-places-to-visit-in-the-algarve/
Where to stay in The Algarve: worldtraveltoucan.com/where-to-stay-in-the-algarve/
Thanks a lot, this is very helpful!
You're very welcome! 😊
Fabulous vlog, well filmed and presented, well done and thanks for sharing 👍❤️
Thank you so much for the kind words of support Stephen. Ricky is a very talented man when it comes to editing! Susie
Wow! Just as many great suggestions in the comments as in your great video!! Obrigado 🙏
Thank you for watching, and glad our video helped you in some way :D
We have been there last year and lived in Hotel Carvi Beach,it was fantastic hotel with the most beautiful view in front👍
What more could we ask for!! :D
Excellent, well done. Great videography, great information
Thank you for the support, Chris. We glad you enjoyed! :)
Thank you for this video and all of your suggestions. We are planning a trip now for 2024.
You're very welcome. Glad you found the video useful and hopefully you can plan in a few places we mentioned in your trip :)
Spectacular video of a very - very underrated country in so many ways, love Portugal , can not wait to get back there, such a beautiful country ,, CHEERS & Obrigado for sharing :)
De nada :) We totally agree that it's quite an underrated country, especially the lesser known places!
Not underrated, there are so many peoples who want to visit Portugal
Very nice place. I like ocean.
Great quality video. Love the drone footage too - thanks : o)
Thanks a lot Chris, that means a lot! We sure do love a good drone shot or two (although we battled a lot with the seagulls out there who took a shine to it - nightmare!)
Thanks for all the tips! We will be there between 1-7 Jul. We can’t wait. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hope you have a wonderful time and hope the video helped you 😊
Great tour lot's of interesting places to see. Thanks for sharing.😍💯⌚
Thanks a lot Andre! :)
I loved Algarve although I went for a quick day trip! I just posted the vlog. I can’t wait to go back!
We'll definitely be back in the future to explore other areas :)
We've just returend fro visiting Quarteira near Vilamoura - simply perfect beautiful beaches and restaurants and in June hardly any people can't wait to return
Glad you had a great time, Tony! We're looking forward to going back at some point next year :)
Excellent video and brilliantly informative. The only place I would definitely add is Ferragudo, such a beautiful little town and taking the river taxi from Portimão (just past No Solo Agua) is a great way to get there. The views from the church are breathtaking.
Thank you for the kind words and recommendation! We'll definitely add Ferragudo to our list when we next visit! :)
Hi. I am a new subscriber.
I am Portuguese and I loved it. Thank you.
I am living in England.
Wishing you all the best.
Ola! Thank you for joining our channel :) We absolutely loved spending time in your country and we hope you enjoy ours just as much :)
Thank you for the wonderful video! This is my second home! One place you should visit, because is most of the times not included in travel plans, is the historic city center of Faro. One of the most well preserved historic centers in the Algarve, really trendy with excellent restaurants nestled between an amazing architecture. Give it a try next time. Take care
You're very welcome :) Yes, we unfortunately couldn't make it to Faro this time around, but it's definitely on our list for next time. Saudações!
@Luis - which town would you recommend staying in for a first time visitor coming for a few nights in October? Would Lagos be to empty/boring at that time?
@@alissabertola8506 Hi Alissa, Lagos is a beautiful city it only comes second to Tavira in the Algarve region (my opinion). Lagos is close to the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve and because of that it will be quiter than in the summer. In october most of the Algarve will return to it's tranquility, the exception will be Albufeira not my favorite place but bars and restaurants will be open and you will see a lot more people than in other places. Another plus of Albufeira is that you can easly reach the beautiful beaches surrounded by the "red" clifs. Carvoeiro is another place you can consider, much smaller than Albufeira but will also have some life left in ealy autum. Please bear in mind that this was before covid. Things may be different now. The good news is that from the 1st of October Portugal will remove all the covid restrictions, namely bars and discos will be allowed to reopen. Take care and enjoy the Algarve.
Thanks for the video, very nice. Also visit Vila Real de Sonto Antonio. Fun old town not as developed as other towns.
Thanks for the recommendation! We'll add that to our list for when we visit Seville hopefully next year as it's quite close by! :)
Great video guys may book a week soon I haven't visited Portugal 2015 looking forward to visiting the algarve😂
Do it! 😁 We're heading back this summer - so stay tuned for an epic Algarve travel guide - it may sway you even more 😀
Thank you! Itwould make it easier follow if you note all town and beach names.
Beautiful place
It is, isn't it! :)
PORTUGAL the best place in the world ( sun beachs and peace) 🏖🌞🌈
Oh yes José!!!! :D
I agree 100 %
Toucan~b eautiful recording- see u around,📽
Amazing
Parabéns pelo vídeo. A minha terra é linda!..
Obrigado Tiliz, sua terra é muita linda :) Nos queremos voltar logo
👌⛱️😄
Check out SunBoat Algarve for electric trip around the caves and river!!
Hi guys, great video! Do you know how much kayaks tended to be to rent? I love the idea of floating around exploring the coastline! Were rental places abundant and easy enough to find?
Hey Richie thanks for getting in touch. I guess you're referring to the kayak rental to go round Benagil cave. We went with Taruga tours (www.tarugabenagiltours.pt/) who are located right on the beach front. You need to reserve your place online first where you'll be allocated a day/time 😊 we'd highly recommend them!
Thanks for a great video, what time of year was it recorded?.... and when is the spring starting in Algarve?
You're welcome, Paul. We glad you enjoyed it :) We went to Portugal mid June of this year. Spring time is from March until the end of May - it's a really pleasant time to visit!
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Just wow 🤩. New sub + Bell 🤩
Welcome to the family! :D
Very nice and clear , may i ask what camera you are using?
Thank you very much. Yes of course. We use fuji film xt3, go pro hero 8 and the mavic mini 2 drone 😊
Obrigado for the nice Video 🇵🇹👍. We came here since 10 years. 7min from our little house behind the oldtown wall to praia o Camillo. Lagos is so nice . Tipp, praia castelejo and cordoama at Villa Do bisbo near N125. On 29.6 we stay 3 weeks in Lagos. Adeus 🌻🇵🇹
Ola Heiko! We see why you love it so much!! Thank you for the tip too :)
thank u so much from germany :)
Good but next time try the great praia do barril near santa luzia, Tavira!;)
We'll add it to the list :) Thank you!
Hi ! This really amazing 🙏 that coast line 🙌
Nice mix of ground footage ans droge shots 👏👏
Do you need to ask permission to take drone on plane to Portugal.?
And you need also ask permission to fly over beaches ,?
Hey Kris! Thanks so much for the support! We agree that the drone shots definitely add more depth of the video! We just had to watch out for the birds as they tried to attack the drone. With regards to taking the drone on the plane, no, you don't need to ask for permission. In terms of flying over beaches, it's absolutely fine to do this (unless there are any signs anywhere saying otherwise) but we'd suggest flying over quieter areas where there aren't many people and also just to double check online before flying. Most areas where we visited were fine apart from a few areas that were near airports/ army bases etc. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the video. It would have been helpful to see your spots on a map and distances between the places you mention. Are all the roads in Portugal toll roads?
Thank you for your comment and feedback. If there's any other information you need, let me know :) Not all roads are toll roads, but the majority of driving will be on the motorway, depending on where you're looking to visit.
@@ToucanTravellers No it won't the N125 is not a toll road.
What town did you stay in and how far are the towns from each other? Also, what was your mode of transportation?
We stayed in Lagos whilst we were exploring The Algarve. It depends really but most were around 30-45 minutes by car. The furthest town was Tavira that took us around an hour from Lagos Town. We rented a car whilst we were there. We'd recommend hiring a car if you're looking to explore many towns like we did, otherwise there are local buses but will take you longer. Hope this helps 😊
What's the weather like in September? Great video
Thanks Louisa! The weather is brilliant in September - one of the best times to visit The Algarve 🇵🇹❤️
@@ToucanTravellers can you assist with reservation and visiting other islands for a 10 day stay
Hi Louisa what do you need help with?
@@ToucanTravellers can you provide a Telephone contact, to discuss further ..
Great video. Which town/s would you recommend most for expat moving to the Algarve?
Hey Queen Bee! Sorry for only getting back to you just now. There are many towns that are great for expats in The Algarve. Here are some of the best towns in our opinion:
1. Lagos
2. Alvor
3. Faro
Better to live 25 mins in land like Loule, Amancil cheaper too.
Which is the cheapest city to live in algarve
What time of year did you go? I’m going in 2 weeks and I hope its not too cold to swim in!
Hi Grace, we went to The Algarve in June last year. The sea was warm enough to swim in at that time of year, so I think you be fine! 😊
At what time do you recommend a boat tour in lagos? Not sure what’s best because of the tides
Hi Steven, probably around 11-2pm would be best :)
@@ToucanTravellers Thanks a lot!
@@Steven-gt4xw Hope you have a wonderful time in Lagos. Safe travels!
It's a pity you didn't get to the light house at Cape St Vincent which is actually the most South westerly point of Europe, not Sagres
Thank you for the recommendation - we're heading back again this summer, so will see if we can add it to our list :)
what care rental company did you use?
Hi there, we went with drive4fun located outside Faro airport. We'd highly recommend them! drive4fun.pt/
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I am going with my drone, do you need any special permission to fly?
Hey there! You don't need permission to fly, but keep an eye out on any signs around, and don't fly across army bases etc :)
Here's the link to the Portuguese drone laws : uavsystemsinternational.com/pages/portugal-drone-laws
Nice video, but you forgot Silves!
We'll add it to our list for the next time we visit The Algarve for sure!
hi great video and i wud like to ask u we go there end of august but can u give me tip there i mean i have 10 years old child where is nice beach for swimming and any nice history town many thanks
Hi Sofia thanks for getting in touch. Where are you going to be staying in August and how long for? Susie
@@ToucanTravellers hi we stay in algarve for 10 days but we never been there so any tips pls thanks
@@sofiaPenxa Hi Sofia, we've written some useful articles on our website that you can check out
Best beaches in The Algarve: worldtraveltoucan.com/best-algarve-beaches/
Best places to visit in The Algarve:worldtraveltoucan.com/best-places-to-visit-in-the-algarve/
We have other articles you can take a look at here: worldtraveltoucan.com/?s=algarve
Hope this helps 😊
We're did u stay on this trip? We're was your base?
Hi Ian. We based ourselves in Lagos whilst we were in The Algarve. Everything is pretty close by in the area (mostly under an hour) if you're renting a car 😊
@@ToucanTravellers recommend any hotel just looking now. 👌
@@garden-needs worldtraveltoucan.com/where-to-stay-in-the-algarve/ if you scroll down our article we've recommended a few hotels depending in your budget. Also, the boa vista golf and spa lagos is lovely but a bit further out 😊
@@ToucanTravellers How did your rent a car? Did you book it online or you found it right on the place locally? We are planning trip to Algarve in July and we are afraid that we can experience some difficulties with the car rent. Please give some advice.
Hi Natalija! We found our car hire company online ahead of our trip. I know it can be a bit daunting with there being so many care hire companies to choose from, so weve created a guide on our website that'll hopefully help you worldtraveltoucan.com/reputable-and-affordable-algarve-car-hire/ let me know if you have any other questions 😊 Susie
My middle name is piedade
I was really underwhelmed by Algarve, I don’t get the hype.
Did u rent a car? How did u go around?
Hiya! Yes we rented a car during our stay in The Algarve. We'd thoroughly recommend doing so if you get the chance 😊
Hire car required.
Portimao was a bit industial and the way too ruined with lots of abandoned places all around..avoid this place
I’m Portuguese and it triggers me so much that they not saying the words right I understand tho 😂😂
Ahh, we tried out best with the pronunciation (we hope) Ricky learnt Brazilian Portuguese and I (Susie) speak Spanish, so I guess we joined these combinations together haha. As long as everyone can understand, that's the main thing! :)
@@ToucanTravellers it is understandable so nothing to worry about, did better than most people Im just being petty 😂
Algarve is overrated tourist trap. The water is freezing that’s why no one is ever in it in these videos. And the ocean itself is never as nice in person compared to viewing it in a picture.