Estoi

Estoi holidays

Pops of colourful flowers dot around the quaint cobbled streets. Set in the foothills of the Serra do Caldeirão, this gorgeous town is near the coast, and has a few knockout landmarks. Keep your map in one hand and camera in the other throughout your Estoi holiday – you’re in for some incredible discoveries around each corner.

The main attractions

The biggest standout feature is the magnificent Palace of Estoi, with its dark pink exterior and neoclassical design. Make sure you have a wander around the lush gardens while you’re there, too. Meanwhile, the Milreu Roman ruins show off an old agricultural settlement with some intricate mosaics.

Portuguese perfection

About 25 minutes from Faro and a short trip from Ria Formosa Natural Park, you’ll find lots of pretty sights around you on your Estoi holiday. Cycle around the local area, shop in the fruit and veg markets and check out the main square. As for meals, traditional Portuguese cuisine is a must-try.

Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa

Algarve

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...
Capela dos Ossos

Capela dos Ossos

Algarve

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...
Cathedral of Faro

Cathedral of Faro

Algarve

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,...
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