Locations
From Sagres, the coast turns north and you enter the most beautiful and unspoilt part of the Algarve coast with steep cliffs, small bays and impressive nature - one of the last paradises in Europe. In the 'wild west' of the Algarve, the wind blows stronger, the waves are higher, the temperatures are fresher and the forces of nature are stronger. You should at least make a day trip to this part of the Algarve to see the beaches at Vila do Bispo, the headland at Carrapateira, Praia do Amado and the beaches around Aljezur (Arrifana, Monte Clérigo, Amoreira). Individualists, nature lovers and also many drop-outs are drawn to this area. In the high season, however, the peace and tranquillity are over. You will find a lot of young people who come to the coast to surf and chill out.
The Eastern Algarve is not yet strongly characterized by mass tourism. Beach lovers will find their place along the approximately 60 km long stretch of coastline.
Fuseta, often spelled Fuzeta in the old way, lies in the midst of lush fields and shiny white salt marshes, where - as in Tavira - salt is extracted using the ancient method: The sea water evaporates in large, very shallow basins, leaving a thick crust of salt.
From Portimão, take the road (N266) north for about 25 km through lush landscapes with fields and avenues. The mountain peak Fóia stretches almost 1000 m into the sky, which even carries a thin layer of ice on some winter days.
One of the oldest towns in the Algarve with a historic small-town atmosphere. The conditions for bathing and diving are optimal: you can choose between a long beach with dunes on the opposite side of the river and small rocky bays with crystal-clear water to the west of the town.
The epitome of a beach holiday in Portugal: In the west of the Algarve you will find typical beaches with red shining rocks, hidden bathing bays and cliffs dropping steeply into the sea.