1. Ponta da Piedade (Lagos)
This well-known location is well-known for its striking cliffs, unique rock formations and azure waters.
Visitors can use a boat, kayak or paddleboard to explore sea caverns and hidden grottoes. The vistas from the cliffs provide stunning panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean, making it a must-see for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

2. Benagil Cave (Carvoeiro)
One of the most well-known sea caves in the world is Benagil Cave.
This natural wonder, which can only be reached by boat, kayak or paddleboard, features a huge circular aperture in its roof that lets light stream into the sandy beach below.
Adventurers and beachgoers will find this place to be bizarre and breathtaking.

3. Tavira
Tavira is a charming town with a touch of traditional Portuguese architecture.
With its whitewashed buildings, ancient churches and Roman bridge, this Algarve village is less crowded than others.
Tavira Island, which is easily accessible by ferry, has lovely beaches that are ideal for unwinding.

4. Ria Formosa Natural Park
From Faro to Tavira, the enormous, protected lagoon system known as Ria Formosa stretches along the coast of the Algarve.
Birdwatchers, nature lovers and anyone interested in boat cruises through the park’s network of canals, islands and marshlands will find paradise here.
In this tranquil setting, chameleons, flamingos and other wildlife can be seen.

5. Sagres and Cape St. Vincent
Sagres is a mountainous and windswept hamlet at the southern coast of the Algarve, close to Cape St. Vincent, renowned as the “End of the World” during the Age of Discovery.
Adventurers and history lovers will love Cape St. Vincent’s dramatic vistas of the Atlantic and sense of isolation provided by the lighthouse and soaring cliffs.

These places encapsulate the Algarve‘s abundance of adventure, natural beauty and cultural diversity.
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The annual festival is in its third year and takes place in the town of Sagres, in the Western Algarve and it acts as one more incentive to visit the Algarve coast, which already sports plenty of attractive features for tourists, from the year-round warm temperatures, the great beaches and beautiful scenery.

The Festival takes place here because thanks to the geographical position of the Sagres peninsula, it becomes part of the main migratory corridor in Portugal starting with mid-August till November, period in which it’s possible to see thousands of birds crossing the sky, over 190 different species.

This region is ideal for bird watching however there are a number of other fantastic bird watching locations beyond Sagres, as follows:

The Castro Marim Natural Reserve

Located on the western coast is a wetland of international importance, hence why it is protected by law. The landscape is dominated by salt marches and there are several species of aquatic birds that can be seen here including the Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber, Little Stint Calidris minuta and the Spotted Redshank Tringa Erythropus.

The Ria Formosa Natural Park

This place consists of a long stretch of coastal dunes, barrier islands, peninsulas, canals, mudflats, and all manner of all sorts of quasy-aquatic and not so aquatic features – the latter category being woods and pine forests.

The very diverse geography means that the bird fauna will be equally varied so you can expect to see Eurasian Wigeon Anas Penelope, Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola and Red Knot Calidris canutus.

These are just two of the places where bird watching can also be done in, rest assured that there are many more, and you can visit as many of them as you wish with the help of some Algarve car hire services.

A large majority of travelers to the Algarve will pass through Faro because this is where the local airport is situated, and Faro Airport transfers are available to reach a wide number of Algarve locations.

There are however those who choose to stay awhile around Faro and they are rewarded with the discovery of a charmful town, with an interesting history, and the feel of an actual Portuguese fishing port.

While the city definitely has an industrial feel to it, keep in mind this is a working city, not an Algarve resort, there are definitely sightseeing opportunities to be had here, especially in the Old Town or Cidade Velha.

One enters this part of Faro through an 18^th century gate, which sets the mood for the area which is still enclosed by the remnants of the medieval walls which protected it in centuries past from attackers and raiders. Within the Old Town you will find possible the city’s most famous and by far its most macabre attraction, the Chapel of Bones, which can be found at the Igreja do Carmo. The chapel here decorated with the bones of more than 1,200 monks who lived here throughout the centuries, it is macabre and intriguing at the same time.

One other major sight that you must not miss if you stay in Faro for a few days, is the Ria Formosa Natural Park, which is near the city and also located a short distance away you can find the peaceful village of Estoi which features a strikingly pink Roccoco palace and Roman ruins which date from the 1^st century.

Of course considering the fact that this is the Algarve, a wonderful beach won’t be far away, in fact only a few miles away a long sandy spit of beach awaits for you, across the bridge close to the airport. Reaching all of these places will be considerably easier if you choose to employ some Faro car hire services.

Faro Shopping

The city’s main shopping area is located right in the heart of town, better said it is located along the Rua Santo Antonia and the Rua Francisco Gomes. If you’re interested in mingling with the locals and trying out some of the local fresh produce, there’s a produce market on the Largo do Mercado open every day. Faro is also the place where you can get plenty of holiday buys such a traditional clothing, various handcrafts and local wines.

Faro Restaurants

There’s a huge variety of restaurants and good food in Faro, the pedestrianized Rua de Santo Antonio which features a large number of eating establishments caters to all tastes and more importantly to all budgets. But you can’t stay in Faro without tasting the local seafood, especially since this is a port town; you should head for the Dois Irmaos, the city’s oldest seafood eatery where they only use the fresh catch of the day for their products.

Faro Nightlife

Considering the fact that we are dealing with a university city, Faro has an extremely frenetic nightlife, fueled by the student population. The place to be at night is along the Rua do Prior and in the narrow alleys around Rua Conselheiro Bivar and Rua Infante Dom Henrique. The dance clubs here start around 11PM or even midnight and they will be open till morning. The bars on the other hand are open from about noon until the early hours.

When talking about visiting Faro it’s impossible to create a complete Faro guide because there are many things to talk about, and many more that will get left out.

In a nut-shell, the main tourist attractions of the town can be found in its old town, where holidaymakers interested in architecture and history can brush up on those notions. On the other hand there are quite a few solid museums in town as well, ideal for the culture vultures. However what has to be taken into consideration is that Faro Portugal isn’t an Algarve resort, it’s a working, bustling city, and thanks to the presence of the airport here, it is the gateway to the Algarve.

While a good beach is accessible, for more specified fun with sea and sand activities you have to travel to the more touristy coastal resorts.