Algarve Sunshine guidebook
City/town information
A little gem, always buzzing with plenty of delicious restaurants, ice gream shops and bars to enjoy after a day on the beach or a walk along the board walks that run from the centre of the village along the cliffs towards Algar Seco.
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Carvoeiro
A little gem, always buzzing with plenty of delicious restaurants, ice gream shops and bars to enjoy after a day on the beach or a walk along the board walks that run from the centre of the village along the cliffs towards Algar Seco.
A quaint, calm and pretty little village with access to peaceful beaches.
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Ferragudo
A quaint, calm and pretty little village with access to peaceful beaches.
An historic town with Moorish castle, spectacular cathedral and river with Roman bridges.
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Silves
An historic town with Moorish castle, spectacular cathedral and river with Roman bridges.
Monchique
A town that's full of life all year round with a lively community of fishermen and locals who look after the coastline and .
The central market is open most days and you can find fresh fish, fruit and veg, bread, meat and cheese plus many other treats.
The beach at Armacao de Pera is huge and there are lots of different places to park a car and easily walk down to different parts of the beach. There are a couple of beach towels in one bedroom and a sun umbrella in the porch at the back of the house for you to take down to the beach. You can try stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and more on the beach there and hire a bike to ride along the cliffs towards the next lovely places.
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Armação de Pêra
A town that's full of life all year round with a lively community of fishermen and locals who look after the coastline and .
The central market is open most days and you can find fresh fish, fruit and veg, bread, meat and cheese plus many other treats.
The beach at Armacao de Pera is huge and there are lots of different places to park a car and easily walk down to different parts of the beach. There are a couple of beach towels in one bedroom and a sun umbrella in the porch at the back of the house for you to take down to the beach. You can try stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and more on the beach there and hire a bike to ride along the cliffs towards the next lovely places.
Sightseeing
A beautiful stretch of sandy beach with spectacular cliffs and a small white chapel on the cliff top.
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Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
A beautiful stretch of sandy beach with spectacular cliffs and a small white chapel on the cliff top.
Best beaches
Often voted in the top 10 beaches in the world, this beach is a real gem. Picnic on the benches at the top of the cliffs and enjoy spectacular views of the red Algarve rocks and rock pools. Walk down the shady and beautiful steps to the beach for a special day on sun and sand.
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Marinha Beach
Often voted in the top 10 beaches in the world, this beach is a real gem. Picnic on the benches at the top of the cliffs and enjoy spectacular views of the red Algarve rocks and rock pools. Walk down the shady and beautiful steps to the beach for a special day on sun and sand.
Calm water, nice local beach restaurants and great views over to Portimao.
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Praia Grande
R. Dr. Coelho de CarvalhoCalm water, nice local beach restaurants and great views over to Portimao.
Cute coves and beaches with lovely beach restaurants and bars close by. You can rent SUPs close by or take surfing lessons.
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Praia dos Salgados
Cute coves and beaches with lovely beach restaurants and bars close by. You can rent SUPs close by or take surfing lessons.
Intimate beach featuring cliffs & unique rock formations in the water, plus a seasonal eatery & bar.
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Praia dos Arrifes
Intimate beach featuring cliffs & unique rock formations in the water, plus a seasonal eatery & bar.
Food scene
Delicious seafood. Go for lunch or for an early dinner or else you'll be queuing for ages. This place is in demand and rightly so. Freshest and most delicious fish and seafood platters.
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Marisqueira Rui
27 R. Comendador VilarinhoDelicious seafood. Go for lunch or for an early dinner or else you'll be queuing for ages. This place is in demand and rightly so. Freshest and most delicious fish and seafood platters.