Welcome toThe Algarve

Attracting visitors from around the world, the luxury lifestyle of Quinta do Lago is inspired by the surrounding natural beauty of the Ria Formosa, a richly biodiverse wetland of huge ecological importance.

The Algarve is known for world famous beaches and prestigious golf courses, but it is often forgotten that it is also home to a fantastic food heritage.

The Algarve enjoys over 300 days of sunshine every year, with more daylight hours than any other major European destination. Warm summers and mild winters allow you to make the most of the outdoors any time of the year. While the blue seas, golden sands,...

Offering a journey into the fishing and farming heritage of our local towns, a trip to the market is a great way to get to know the real Algarve. Markets are held throughout the region, and each offers an insight into the people and places that inspire...

Long summer days inspire long summer nights, offering everything from modern beach clubs to traditional Fado bars.

Searching for summer adventures and unforgettable memories? Let’s review the summer events that make the Algarve so unique.

The European flamingo is a regular guest to the Algarve and can be spotted from November to March throughout the region. Portugal provided them with a stopover as they would migrate from France to Spain, but, perhaps following tourism trends, the fabulous...

Waking up in the Algarve, specifically in Sagres, is to wake up at the so-called ‘end of the world’, but, for me, it is waking up in the ‘centre of the world’, waking up at home.

One of the more romantic features of the Red Chalet is a story that connects it to the church it faces across the square.

The Armação de Pêra reef is Portugal’s largest natural reef and is thought to date back tens of thousands of years, to the original formation of our historic coast.

Portugal is home to several bone chapels, one of which is a short drive from the Red Chalet and found behind a church in the small village of Alcantarilha. The houses of the older, historic main street are clustered around the parish church, the Igreja...

The Algarve inspires us to get off the beaten track and explore some unique places that played an important role in shaping the world today. The age of discoveries began from these shores - and we can find echoes of these journeys in towns like the traditional...

The Algarve shines with stunning beaches! Discover hidden coves, dramatic cliffs, and turquoise waters at Praia da Marinha, Dona Ana, Falésia, Ponta da Piedade, and Camilo. Each offers a unique paradise for sun, sand, and adventure.

To see the truth of things we look to the eyes, this is certainly true of Olhos de Água, a name that translates as the “eyes of the water”. By looking a little deeper into these eyes we discover what makes this fishing village so unique.

In Arabic, “Salema” describes a place of purity, somewhere flawless, somewhere safe. And after so many centuries have passed, the name still rings true for the picturesque fishing village known as the Algarve's best kept secret.