Key spots worth your time — with practical info to plan fast.
The whitewashed heart of the Algarve's liveliest resort: lanes running down to the beach, a tunnel through the rock, churches and tiled squares.
Verified: 2026-06-04
The town beach below the old town, golden sand framed by ochre cliffs where the fishing boats once landed.
Verified: 2026-06-04
The colourful marina west of town, the departure point for boat trips to the Benagil caves, dolphin watching and fishing.
Verified: 2026-06-04
A sculpted cove west of town, with golden rock pillars, arches and clear shallow water.
Verified: 2026-06-04
Kilometres of sand below red and orange cliffs topped with pines, one of the most spectacular beach walks in the Algarve.
Verified: 2026-06-04
The ruins of a Moorish rammed-earth castle on a hill above a stream, ten minutes inland from the beaches.
Verified: 2026-06-04
