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Silves attractions – Silves castle
The Algarve town of Silves is one place that maybe not so many have heard about, it is quite well-known to those who have already been to the region, but for those who think of the Algarve as just great beaches and coastal resorts, the Silves attractions are there to provide some nice contrast.
As opposed to most other potential visiting places that you’ll find in the Algarve, Silves is set on the banks of the Arade River, a charming town peppered with orange and lemon trees and deeply steeped in history.
Ria Formosa Nature Reserve
The Ria Formosa Nature Reserve is a lagoon, located in the Eastern Algarve, a wonderful landscape that stretches from Faro to the village of Cacela Velha near Tavira.
The Lagoon is made up of a system of barrier islands that communicates with the sea via six inlets, and it was created in 1755 by the last great oceanic earthquake. Due to tidal changes, the sand dunes, islands and bars that make up the lagoon are always in a constant state of change, what does not change however, are the archaeological sites that show remains of Roman and pre-Roman settlements.
4×4 Algarve tours
One unique way of experiencing the Algarve is with the help of 4×4 Algarve tours. That might seem weird at first glance because for the majority of people the Algarve is characterized by its wonderfully long and soft golden beaches, and for most of visitors, their visit never amounts to more than just lounging around their hotel and the closest beach. And there absolutely nothing wrong with that, but the thing is that there is so much more to the Algarve than some of the best beaches in Europe.
Algarve festivals and events 1
Algarve festivals and events aren’t necessarily what people tend to have in mind when they plan a trip to the Algarve. Frankly the great weather and plethora of activity and entertainment options are usually enough to convince most if not all potential travelers that the southern part of Portugal is the place to go, but we want to add a bit to that and tell you about some of the rather many Algarve festivals and events that you might want to attend while on your trip.
Algarve winter vacations
Algarve winter vacations are definitely a thing, because even during the coldest and harshest of ice storms in the temperate areas of Europe, the Algarve is still at least balmy, maybe not worthy of shorts, but definitely a warm destination.
The Algarve has long been a winter destination for many British holiday makers, but as global awareness of the region has increased, the region has started to see visitor from other parts of Europe visiting its beaches and waters during the winter season, because it is a relatively close-by destination.
Religious destinations in the Algarve
The Algarve is many things to many people, and while many people may be aware of the region thanks to its great weather and wonderful beaches, there are quite a few Algarve visitors out there who come to the region to visit one or more of the plethora of religious destinations and sacred sites, and we’ll talk a bit about some of them.
