Fuzeta is set in the eastern region of the Algarve and is actually a stand-alone town, a rather thriving fishing town thanks to the warmer waters close-by that still catch the local fisherman large numbers of tuna which in turn are integral to the local canning industry.

The town is also a major producer of natural sea salt thanks to the salt beds that lie on the eastern side of the town and is also a great destination for campers because of a great campsite right by the quayside. The views from this place include the small islands with long sandy beaches accessible by taking the local ferry. Those visiting the Armona island for instance also have the option of a water taxi – more expensive than the ferry but you won’t have to conform to the ferry timetable.

The town of Fuzeta is laid out in a grid pattern, featuring a cobble decorated main street which has been pedestrianized and having great shops, bars as well as an art gallery all of which leading to a small square with shady trees and benches.

The square is also flanked by lots of bars and restaurants, both options being great to just sit with a glass of local booze and take in the atmosphere. Both large and small roads criss-cross each other but many of them are either no-entry or one way, so walking is a good idea for exploring the place in depth.

Odiaxere is a small village found in the Lagos parish, a village not without its own charm but usually totally neglected by tourists because the EN125 makes up its main street and there is very little information about the place to begin with. And it’s a pity because the place has a long history that dates back to the Neolithic era.

Odiaxere makes for a great and little-known pit-stop in the greater Lagos region. The great advantage to the place not being a tourist hot-spot is that you can get some truly great traditional Portuguese food for considerably cheaper than you would in the more popular places. For instance you can expect to get the ‘plate of the day’ lunch for as little as six Euros, and that will include a glass of, usually, local wine. There’s a daily indoor market, as well as a couple of bars where the local meet and mingle.

Off the main road, you’ll find a garden square with lots of seating around a water feature. This is where you’ll see a rather large house with some impressive tile frontage as well as cast iron balcony. From the square you can also see the church and its impressive bell tower, the church having been rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1755. Its impressive stone-carved doorway is the original from the late 17^th century.

The Ribeir de Odiaxere will take you down to the ocean, it’s more of a stream than a small river actually, the Moorish word ‘odi’ meaning river.

One major characteristic of Odiaxere is that it used to be heavily involved in the salt industry and you can still see many salt beds, positioned in neat rows.