What better way to spend a winter break on the Algarve than with a spot of birdwatching? Ria Formosa National Park is a vast maze of lagoons and tiny islands on the coast of Quinta do Lago. This epic ecosystem...

The Capela dos Ossos was built by a Franciscan monk in the 16th century and lined with the exhumed skeletons of hundreds of his peers as a meditation on mortality and eternity. The inscription at the entrance...

Like many of Faro’s churches, its Cathedral was built on the site of a Moorish mosque. It was completed in 1271 and can be found in the Old Town. A small entrance fee will get you access to the tower,...

Want to experience the Algarve at its most authentic? Well, say feliz Natal – or merry Christmas – as you celebrate the festive season Portuguese-style in this quaint old town. Most of the action talks place...

Europe’s second oldest city is perfect if you want the best of both worlds – city break and beach holiday. Treat yourself to a Michelin-starred dinner or marvel in the melancholy beauty of Fado while dining,...

Stroll down the cobbled streets of the Santa Cruz quarter, making your way to the Alcazar Palace drinking in the scent of orange blossom, or climb the steps in the Giralda tower for the view across the city. In...