ALGARVE, 2024 | Best Things To Do, Places To See, Food To Eat & Beaches To Visit!
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The Algarve region in southern Portugal is a beautiful destination for travelers seeking sun, sea, and culture. To make the most of your visit, it's best to plan your trip ahead of time. Here are some tips for how to travel the Algarve.
Best towns to visit:
Lagos - a historic town with beautiful beaches, stunning cliffs, and a vibrant nightlife. Be sure to visit the Forte da Ponta da Bandeira and the Mercado dos Escravos.
Tavira - a charming town with picturesque streets, historic churches, and a Roman bridge. Don't miss the Tavira Castle and the Praia do Barril.
Faro - the capital of the Algarve, with a historic old town, a beautiful cathedral, and the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Be sure to try the traditional Cataplana stew in one of the local restaurants.
Portimão - a vibrant coastal town located in the western Algarve region of Portugal. This town is known for its lively atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and rich history. One of the main attractions is the stunning Praia da Rocha, a long and wide beach with golden sand and crystal-clear water. Portimão is also famous for its fresh seafood, which can be enjoyed at one of the many restaurants in the area.
Best beaches:
Praia do Cordoama - a stunning beach located on the western coast of the Algarve region in Portugal. This secluded and unspoiled beach is surrounded by towering cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. It's a popular spot for surfers, due to the consistent waves and strong currents.
Praia da Falésia - a picturesque and popular beach located in the Albufeira area of the Algarve region in Portugal. This beautiful sandy beach stretches for several kilometers and is framed by impressive red cliffs that contrast with the turquoise blue of the sea.
Praia da Marinha - a breathtakingly beautiful beach located in the Algarve region of Portugal. It is known for its crystal-clear waters, towering cliffs, and unique rock formations. The beach is located in a secluded cove, surrounded by rugged cliffs, making it a popular spot for snorkeling, scuba diving, and exploring the marine life. The beach is accessed by a staircase leading down from the cliffs, providing spectacular views of the coastline. Praia da Marinha has been recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. Whether you're looking to swim, sunbathe, or explore the natural beauty of the Algarve, Praia da Marinha is a must-visit destination that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Praia da Rocha - one of the most popular beaches in the Algarve, with crystal clear waters and golden sands. There are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby, and the beach is great for water sports.
Praia do Vau - a beautiful and secluded beach, surrounded by cliffs and with crystal clear waters. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the sun.
Praia do Camilo - a small and picturesque beach with stunning rock formations and turquoise waters. It's a great place for snorkeling and diving.
Best dishes to eat:
Arroz de Marisco - a classic Portuguese dish that translates to "seafood rice." It is a hearty and flavorful dish that typically includes a variety of shellfish, such as clams, mussels, and prawns, as well as rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. The seafood is cooked in a fragrant broth with vegetables and spices, and then the rice is added to the mixture, absorbing all the delicious flavors.
Cataplana - a traditional seafood stew made with fish, shellfish, and vegetables, cooked in a copper pot with a hinged lid.
Frango Piri-Piri - a spicy grilled chicken dish, marinated in garlic, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce.
Acorda Algarvia - a traditional Portuguese soup from the Algarve region, made with bread, garlic, olive oil, coriander, and poached eggs. It is a simple and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter evening or a light lunch. The bread is soaked in a flavorful broth made from garlic and olive oil, and then the poached eggs are added on top, along with freshly chopped coriander. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is both filling and nutritious. Acorda Algarvia is a must-try for anyone visiting the Algarve region of Portugal and looking to experience the local cuisine.
In conclusion, the Algarve is a beautiful destination with plenty of things to see and do. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore historic towns, or indulge in traditional cuisine, there's something for everyone in this region of Portugal.
We were *just* in the Algarve and it was wonderful! Here are some tips for those aspiring to travel to the Algarve in winter / off season, more specifically mid January - mid February:
1) The weather may say ~55 F / 12 C, but the sun is HOT. Weather Channel said 13 C while our frontline terrace in Quateira boasted 32 C. Photo proof available for the non believers :p
2) Many smaller restaurants are closed during off season, despite what Google Maps says is open! So it kind of looks like a ghost town even in some of the large cities like Albufeira.
3) Speaking of Albufeira - it’s probably the ugliest city in the Algarve. If you like Benidorm, you’ll love Albufeira.
4) Lagos was our favorite city in the Algarve overall: beautiful hikes, stunning scenery and beaches, many restaurants were open, well-kept buildings + newer modern accommodations, tons of shopping options, and there’s even a secret naked beach ;)
5) The cutest, quaintest town we found was Luz, just a short drive from Lagos. All cute villas, a picturesque beach and promenade, and 2 euro pints of beer oceanfront were all amazing - but parking is nearly impossible to find.
6) Tavira is super cute but small, with the huge advantage of being close to Spain.
7) Looking for beach bar vibes with toes-in-the-sand and fruity drinks in hand? Head to Monte Gordo, with a long boardwalk and multiple modern restaurants and chill beach bars all along the oceanside.
8) As mentioned in the video, a car is a must, but be aware of painfully slow drivers year round. The drive from Lisboa is only 4 hours to Albufeira, so super easy to get to!
9) Make sure your Airbnb has heating. It can get cold in the evenings, and many rentals we found did not have any heating available, which would have made a miserable time for us who think anything lower than 55 F is too cold.
Because it is.
10) And finally, for us Americans: the BEST burger we had in all of Portugal - and arguably the world! - is at Hamburgueria da Baixa. You absolutely must get the Arranha Ceus, a monster of a burger that is 3 levels of gluttony. Amazingly delicious with homemade fries and a garlic mayo sauce that adds to the terrible health choices :D
Thanks for your amazing tips! We have pinned this comment so everyone else can benefit from it! ♥️
@@stayclassyvlog Always happy to share! This was our 2nd time visiting the area but our 1st time in the winter months, so it was interesting to see the difference between busy & slow season. Still: I think we prefer the chillness of off season, especially since we still got a nice tan. A tan all over too, teheheehe
@@velourialamour so many helpful tips! Thank you
@@jared1512 you are so very welcome, Lauren! Lovely name, by the way :)
@@velourialamour my full name is Lauren Gouveia Marvel. I married a Frenchie. My mother was French too and my father is Portuguese. I feel I have a good combination. 😆
We moved from Malta to The Algarve 5 years ago and have been living the last 4 years in Loulé. It´s such an amazing place and it really feels like our forever home. ( We´re Swedish and allergic to cold weather!)
Happy to hear that. We need to spend more time in Loulé!
How hot did it get there last summer (2022)?
@@MrJx4000 The highest we saw was 37*c but it was only for 2 weeks it was in the high 30´s.
@@drivingyourdarling1288, I'm guessing that everybody in the cities and towns has air conditioning; the electricity bills must be enormous.
What is the water temperature in August? Thanks!
Love it ♥️ growing up in Lagos back in the 90's and 2000's was a blessing 🙏 as a teenager used to walk almost every morning to the beach and spend most day's there enjoying life ☀️ simpler times, miss my cousins, my precious nana, miss them all 💯 my family 👑 saudades, I will retire there, for sure 🤩
I’m sold. I’d never thought of Portugal before.
Are you subscribed to their channel? You'll be moving to Portugal in no time if you are :D
I was just in the Algarve in Nov and travelled the entire way from Lagos to Vila Real on the train stopping along the way. It can be done without a car. I'm a solo woman travel over 70yo. I was checking out places for a possible move. My favorite place was Lagos.
I’ve been to Portugal twice, but only Madeira! I absolutely love your channel because it makes me feel that I have travelled all of Portugal mainland without physically doing it 😃
Ha, nice you went to Madeira! It's a great place to start your Portugal exploration! :)
Thanks guys! My wife and I are retiring to the Algarve in 2 years and this was very helpful!!
Best of luck!
Serão bem vindos a Portugal!!
Algarve is my favourite part of Portugal. Beautiful and so much to do.
It's amazing!:)
Hey that's me LOL!!! I love working with Patty and everything they plan for us. Very much looking forward to our trip to Spain in April.
Enjooooy Helena ♥️
We loved the Algarve. Like you, we walked the beaches barefoot every day. We can’t wait to make it back there. Great video and thank you for sharing.
Naked feet + Algarvian sand = Heaven!
Awe this was terrific guys! The Algarve has been on my mind a lot lately. Obrigada 🙏🏻💛🇵🇹
Thanks, Jen! Have you finally made the move to Portugal?
Our next planned road trip. We have not been there in a while, so it is time to reminisce. You are great ambassadors. You guys are number one! Thank you again.
Our pleasure!
Aww loved this vlog ❤️ can't wait to be back in the Algarve xxx
Thanks, Emma!
Fantastic - This is where you shine. I appreciate the time and effort you put into the video. The quality shows. Great ambassadors and why I return every time.
Thanks so much!
You both are simply marvelous together! Your Portugal videos are outstanding in every way. I can't wait to win the lottery so we can move there! God willing! I lived in Toronto, Canada, for many years and have always admired the hardworking Portuguese people that lived there with their families! I know I will be happy amongst them! They are family oriented people, just as we are ! God bless them all.
Thank you for showing the immense beauty of our region ☺️
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Silves here! Look forward to seeing you both in the Algarve. We haven't regretted it, ever, and the local Portuguese are delightful. P.S. it's not eternal summer, there is three months of cold, cold winter.
Silves is beautiful. We actually haven't been since our first visit in 2017. Need to go back!
Why do you make everything so appealing 🥺🤤🤤
It's a curse ;DDD
I was in algarve last year..so beautiful..
Adoro o Algarve, Tavira e Alvor, são as minhas cidades preferidas 😀
I loved the Algarve and I'm considering moving there. The only downside is that the ocean is too cold for swimming. Apart from that, it's an amazing place and I nearly cried when I had to leave Portugal.
Cold water is amazingly good for your body, mind and soul! :)
Which beaches have the warmest ocean temps?
Around Tavira and Olhão!
Cold ? If you come from Brazil, I would understand "cold", but in the Algarve, the water is not cold. I took my last swim mid-november, and it was awesome !
@@stayclassyvlog don't forget Fuseta 😉
this video is simply, Amazing!
Fantastic, I've been wanting to go to the Algarve and the Alentejo to go wine tasting. Now I really want to go! Good to see you guys back on the continent again!
Thanks, Dave! You'll love it!
Bem vindos ao meu Portugal!!
Nós portugueses adoramos vocês os dois!!
Boa gente como vocês são mais que bem vindos!!😉
Ok sold. Need to go there after this Video. Vaaaamosss
You won't regret it!
This place just went from not on my radar to the top of my list. 😂 You guys crushed it! 👏
Glad our video helped! :)
Next time go to Galé next to Albufeira. There is a charming hotel ‘Vila Joya’ with an incredible view of the sea and a Michelin restaurant. Great videos as always.
10:25 i born here! LOULÉ best place in the world its a mix of Muslim and Christian and its summer all year!!!
Portugal is a special place. And your channnel is also special one. Thanks for doing what you are doing
Because summer is coming :)
I’m portuguese and have been on Portobay Falésia and you guys have to visit Olhos d’água next to Praia da Falésia where it has quicksands. They aren’t very deep so it’s safe, but you still have to be very careful. It’s very fun to explore there!
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Hi! Portugal is on my mom's bucket list, particularly for the pottery, so we're going this Autumn. What were the places you went around 3:04-3:27 in this video? Thanks!
Ferragudo and Falésia 😍
Amazing places!
You 'ré right !;)♡
But many others places for discover and feel good!;)♡
3:30 this is what i love about portugal
❤ the Algarve 🙌🏼- just don’t give away the locals secret locations (keep to yourselves 😉) - or they’ll be ruined! 💫
Haha, we keep the true hidden gems to ourselves ;))))
And to think that Tinder was the fire starter to having you two amazing people come into all of our lives. I am not a believer in online dating but my oh my sometimes the universe can bring me together the perfect couple courtesy of the matrix that is the digital universe. Love your channel but more importantly love your attitudes. Two lovely human beings with Lara a lovely dog. As always lots of cheers from Barcelona from an American friend.
Haha, Tinder really is what brought us together. I honestly don't think there is anything wrong with dating apps. It's all about the intention. My intention was to find Amalie, but in order to get there I had to go through a lot of dead ends. I think it's a numbers game. It took me around 30 dates to find Amalie!
Can't believe I was born in the Algarve and that I'm living in Wolverhampton 😢🤣
You must be a wonder...
Haha, I feel you! :D
You will be back to paradise where you belong very soon!For financial reasons we Portuguese people find ourselves living in less appealing countries!But atfer leaving abroad you will appreciate even more this beautiful country!
@@stayclassyvlog thank you for your reply and for your work, it brings me closer to home and shows me things that I even known existed 😅. By the way I've lived in Coimbra almost all my life and I don't think I have seen a video from you guys, I fully advise you to go to queima das fitas cortejo ( u can drink for free) , also there is Coninbriga ( Roman city) and my beautiful Lousa ( mountain, they have redbull downhill and parapent) and all the Beira zone. Beira is beautiful give it a shot💪
@@ruirodrigues5433 🤣🤣🤣
Looks beautiful. I think it would have been a better choice than Madeira in my opinion.
Maybe. Who knows! 😁
We have a condo down in Armacaõ de Pêra so maybe we´ll see ya around =)
Nice one!
What is the BEST thing to do in the Algarve, if you could only pick one? 😃
My favourite is sitting on a patio somewhere on Oura Strip in Albufeira, drinking a pint and people watching. Always something interesting to see.
I would say walking along the boardwalk in our hometown but my husband says going to the tip of Sagres =)
Motorcycling in the Algarve hills. World class biking, epic scenery, great roads in many places, super weather, no traffic. Bike-tastic. One of the best places in the world for biking, second only to NZ.
Race on the racetrack and going along the coastline in my car. Absolutely love it. Its thanks to you I made the decision to move down from Lisbon and work harder on my CZcams
Explore costa vicentina from Lagos - Sagres - all the way until the top
Fantastic! What do you play at 06:06?
Guys, I live in the Algarve.
Falesia is my favorite one, half an hour from my home.
I you come to live here, don't forget to buy a big desumidificador 😉
I am reflexologist, so if you want a session, it will be with great pleasure for both of you.
Joen, we already talk together about staying sobber. 😉 Be strong !
Enjoy Algarve ! ☀️☀️☀️
Uff, we would love a reflexology session! :) We're coming back later this year, as our audience has demanded we walk from Lisbon to Algarve! :D
@@stayclassyvlog So keep it in mind 😉
Have a lovely day both of you... + the doogy. ☀️
💓
unreal
I'll be there in less then 2 weeks and can't wait to take a long walk at one of the beautiful beaches you've mentioned 🌊
And of course to enjoy the beautiful weather ☀️ and amazing seafood 🦞♥️
Enjoy! :)
We were just there a week ago and stayed a month. We would have stayed longer if our visa allowed! I wrote 10 tips in this comments here about our off season experience. Hope it helps you too!
what cameras do you use? thank you
Is the water cold? Are there any hotels on the beach or are they all high on a cliff?
You missed the wildest and funkiest village of all, Sagres 🤩
Hehe, wildest and funkiest? How so?
At 11:54, yes, I can see that. 😀
They all end up here :P Bemvindos if that´s the case
Pretty much
Esta malta que está toda a vir para cá... mais cedo ou mais tarte, a maioria, vai parar aí abaixo
Another Infomercial !!!
Now I call the “Stay Classy”blog
“Capitalists Gone Wild!”
No one is forcing you to watch! Big hugs
@@stayclassyvlog True!…..
Unsubscribed 👍
By the way, a pizza recommendation while in Algarve from two foodies? That just proves the Portuguese food limitations. Seafood is great but don’t have pizza in the sponsored hotel. Have it only in Italy, preferably in Naples. You will never have it elsewhere.
Which hotel did you stay at?
I was thinking of going there last month but it looked like the average temperatures for January and February were cold. Is that not true?
Generally when looking at temperatures, they are always higher when you go there. I don't know what it is. We have friends living in Luz and it's warm all year round. Like +17-18 when it's coldest.
@@stayclassyvlog Thank you for the response! I love Madeira and haven’t been able to return since Covid and your videos have kept me from getting too homesick. Love you two and your puppy!!
At that time of the year usually it's cold, at least for our standers
These guys are Danish... if it was me going in to the ocean I would probaby have my own marbles going inside my own body
I hate food from algarve ( i'm from north 😉 ) but i love algarve 🍻
What about risk of earthquake?
1775 saw a M9 quake.
100000🎉🎉
Thaaaanks!
Tavira mon amour ❤
A wonderfully charming town!
SUD DE PORTUGAL
Where are you from?
Don´t forget the (artificial) lakes situated north of the Algarve.
Alqueva is our only artificial lake, we go to! :D
@@stayclassyvlog and Albufeira da Barragem de Santa Clara
I tried booking the hotel due to your video but it is asking me to book minimum 4 nights. what an idiotic thing to force guests to book min 4 nights. no thanks, will book my 5 star resort. I hope you recommend better hotels.
What about Quarteira? 😢
Very residential. O Jacinto is a nice restaurant, but I wouldn't put the town on top of places to visit.
Your guys lifestyle seems expensive for an average traveler, fancy hotels and restaurants
what’s your nationality??
This hotel product placement made it impossible to watch this video. I LOVE your videos but please no more fake product placements!!!!!
Yoooo be careful 😂😂😂😂 Rafael of club nau aka the boss . Drinks wayyyy to much alcohol on the service and if you see the food is taking too long it's maybe him yelling at they're "service dogs aka employee" good luck 😂😂😂
And food at club nau is wayyyy overpriced hahahahaha . Tourists trap 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@som3randondud399 what is your recommendation then? It seems all Algarve restaurants are “tourist traps”.
Brought to you by Algarve Tourism, lol
🇩🇰 accents😊 I må være danske
Nej, kan ik passe.. Vi er pæreengelske 🤣
Because you are loaded lol
Loaded with love!
I think you are overselling Algarve. With so many wonderful European destinations, Algarve left me disappointed. Too expensive for what you are getting. After the extensive travel in Italy, Greece and Spain, Algarve left a lot more desired. We followed many of your recommendations but it requires a lot of driving, most mentioned towns have a few pretty streets but not much to be admired. Any Andalusian town has so much more to offer. Most food choices in Algarve are overpriced and one has to look really hard to find quality. Your food recommendations were great but once again involved driving. The coast is breathtaking but once again involves more driving and looking for parking. The ocean is too cold to really enjoy the water. Overcrowded, too much tourism, modern real estate, no charm, not much cultural heritage. It’s convenient if you have EasyJet flying to Algarve but Italy or any other Mediterranean country has so much more to offer.
Yeestus Crist... thats it. Im unsibscribing.
😂😂
Pretentious vlog😂
Algarve sucks. So over rated. Water is absolutely frigid. And it’s not that nice in person. Tourist trap for real. Pictures and videos are much nicer than actually seeing it with your own eyes.
Praias muito bonitas na zona de Lagos mas para mim toda a zona da Ria Formosa, Tavira Cacela etc
Sim! Lugares perfeitos!
Er sikker på at dem i videoen er dansker med den accent 😂
I’m sold. I’d never thought of Portugal before.
Now you won't be thinking about anything else!
Fantastic! What do you play at 06:06?