Destination notes
Golden shores with gently lapping waves. The smell of grilled sardines and sunscreen. Trees heavy with figs, lemons and olives. White-washed villages watching slow days pass by. I love the Algarve, especially in the summer, and…
Somewhere between my second flat white of the day and a plate of clams drenched in olive oil and white wine, I realised Tavira might just be the best town in the Algarve to eat and…
The south-west edge of Portugal has a different feeling altogether. On the wild and gorgeous western Algarve coast, a handful of villages have quietly attracted an international crowd seeking surf, sunshine and a slower, sustainable lifestyle. …
Ponta da Piedade is a must-see coastal peninsula on Portugal’s southern Algarve coastline. At this imposing natural landmark near Lagos, vibrant orange cliffs rise from the ocean in a dramatic, craggy fashion, creating hidden beaches, caves…
Tavira, at the eastern end of the Algarve, offers some of the most beautiful yet secluded beaches in Portugal. Here, the Ria Formosa lagoon stretches between the ocean and the mainland, so, oftentimes (but not always),…
If you have 10 days to explore Portugal, this classic itinerary ticks off Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. Sharing a 10-day Portugal itinerary on Olá Daniela is no easy task. Why? Because trip planning is such…