Trails of the authentic Algarve
A bike ride created for locals…by locals This is one that does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a Trans Algarve Mountain Bike tour across the back hills
The wonderful world of Algarve wildflowers
Watch your step and keep a look out for the region’s stunning wildflowers Anyone who lives in, has visited, or knows about the Algarve is almost certainly familiar with its
Woodpeckers found in Portugal
Knock on wood? During springtime, it is common to hear woodpeckers not only “drumming” on trees but also man-made objects, but are they confused, or do they have an amazing
A walk from the village of Santa Margarida
The small village of Santa Margarida is usually overlooked by visitors to its neighbour, the popular village of Alte, sitting up the hill to the west of Alte. In truth,
The Algarve … Europe’s best kept secret for road cycling?
You have to admit there are not many places where you can be sitting in your local back-street café, enjoying a quiet drink in the sunshine when, out of nowhere,
Over 200,000 visit Loulé beauty spot Fonte Benémola
People counter registers 244,536 visitors between April 2018 and 2021 Loulé Council has announced that 244,536 people visited the Fonte Benémola beauty spot between April 2018 and 2021. The data
Our favourite birds return this spring
Last month, my article regarding the reliance the wildlife has on the river was perfectly timed. The day the article was published, it rained enough to start the river running
Algarve’s bird life ‘Big Brother’ launched
Camera installed inside bird boxes shows daily life of birds After installing around 1,500 bird boxes in the Algarve, environmental association Vita Nativa has unveiled an online bird life ‘Big
Walking three beaches near Vila do Bispo
I begin this with an apology to all those who live in the West Algarve. The beaches of Castelejo, Cordoama and Barriga are their secret. The usual visitor to the
Rota Vicentina hiking trail
A mountain biker’s dream? Algarve Bike Holidays, run by Paul Beesley and Fred van der Meer, have been organising MTB holidays and tours in the Algarve since 2014. There aren’t