The architecture and cultural heritage is a mix of Roman, Arab and Christian.  The old seven arched bridge links the two parts of the town across the river Gilão, and is  believed to be of Roman origin. Walking through the old streets, you can still see the remains of the Islamic wall, but the best view is had by climbing the castle tower, where you can look out over  the wavy roofs, church domes, river and salt flats, to see the beautiful blue of the Atlantic ocean out on the horizon.

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We take you to the real Algarve from the lovely (charming) green of the Monchique mountains to the countryside and traditional customs of the region

Silves, Only the imposing Castle and Cathedral let us guess the importance that the delightful and quiet city of Silves has unleashed on our country history.

Climbing up to Foia, the highest point of the Algarve,  you have the opportunity to enjoy all the beauty of the Costa line, from Sagres to Faro. Before that is mandatory to make a stop in a very picturesque place full of history. Caldas de Monchique surrounded by an environment of lush vegetation and incomparable luminosity, since Roman times, known for the healing qualities of its waters

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Ponta de Sagres or the “Promontorium Sacrum”, evokes the memory of the Portuguese Discoveries and Infante D. Henrique (Henry the Navigator). One of the main attractions of Sagres is the fortress founded by the Henry, who died here in 1460, with a huge 43 meters compass built in to the ground.

Cape of St Vicent, the south western most point of the European continent, also known as the “end” of the world,  with its  remote, wild, windswept cliffscape, and a museum displaying the architecture of the former convent and the ancient lighthouse exceeds visitor expectations. This lighthouse was once one of the brightest in the world.

Lagos,  a small fishing village with two thousand years of history is one of the most visited places in the Algarve. A visit to the historical centre and the beautiful Golden Chapel of St. António´s church is a must.

In Ponta da Piedade you can admire one of the most extraordinary places in the Algarve. Its fantastic and unique rock formations and ravishing cliffs carved by the wind and tides for thousands of years, form caves and tunnels in an incredibly beautiful spot

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Outdoor markets have become very popular with visitors and locals alike but  the gypsy markets have become  the favorites.

If you want to experience the true atmosphere of a gypsy market and get some greats bargains on clothes, shoes, local crafts plus great gifts  for souvenirs, this takes place every Wednesday from 09:00 to 14: 00 just a short drive away in the town of Quarteira

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Olhão is known as a ‘Cubist City’, from the main tower of the church, Nossa Senhora do Rosário, the highest point in the city, you can appreciate and be enchanted by the hidden part of Olhão, o Bairro dos Pescadores. This historic area of ​​the city, with its curious houses with cubist shapes and Moorish style flat roofs, gives a great view of the sea and the returning fishing boats.

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It is one of the region´s most famous markets, and regularly attracts people from all over the Algarve, and a place where goods from the local producers can be found, plus fresh fish and other seafood, dry fruits, regional specialties and handcrafts.

You can also visit the Moorish castle and the old town. Take a  walk through the picturesque narrow shopping streets, with stalls selling everything from food, to clothes and  leatherwear, and copper goods to souvenirs.  You will have enough free time to visit the gypsy market, a must for those who like bargains. On the way,  make the almost mandatory stop at  the renowned  ” Café Calcinha ” frequented for many years by António Aleixo, one of Portugal’s most beloved poets,  and enjoy a unique flavor experience by tasting of the famous ‘Folhado’ of Loulé, or the best known ‘Pastel de Nata.´

SATURDAYS: From 8:00am to 01:00pm

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