2 Best Things to do in Algarve

  • Loulé Castle

    Loule Castle
    Loulé Castle
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    The castle at Loulé formed what would have been the northwestern corner of the city walls. What remains of the original castle are the gate tower and three further towers along with the walls that connect them. All seem in remarkably good condition, and this is largely due to the extensive restoration work during the 19th century.

    Loulé Castle suffered extensive damage during the 1755 great earthquake and was again damaged by a much lesser earthquake in 1969.

  • Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park

    Vicentine Coast near Sagres
    Vicentine Coast near Sagres
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    One of the finest stretches of protected coast in Europe. Over 100 km of natural habitat from Porto Covo in the Alentejo, to Burgau in the Algarve

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Portugal's southernmost province has enough sandy beaches to toast every sunbather in Europe: beautiful secluded coves and great golden strands stretch into infinity. The ocean is the Atlantic but it feels more like the Mediterranean.  In villages of squat white houses, gnarled old women wearing felt hats hide from the sun under black umbrellas. Fishermen repaint their boats in colours…