Tornado hits Western Algarve Region

Around 13h and 40m today (Friday 16th) a tornado has hit the Algarve, primarily affecting the areas of Silves, Lagoa and Carvoeiro. There are reports … [Continue Reading]

Tornado approaching the Algarve coast

Caracóis

photo by retinafunkRecipe Ingredients2Kg of snails salt oregano sticksPreparing the Snails Eight days before cooking you need to … [Continue Reading]

Caracóis à Algarvia

Azeitonas de Sal

photo by Zé JúlioIngredients3 Liters of black mature olives 3 spoons of coarse salt garlic olive … [Continue Reading]

Azeitonas de Sal

Algarve Beaches among best in Europe

Acording to TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2011 Algarve has 3 beaches of the top 25 beaches in Europe. Albufeira, Alvor and Lagos are among the … [Continue Reading]

Albufeira Beach

Cataplana Algarvia

This is the typical "Cataplana Algarvia", one of the many cataplana dishes in the Algarve. It's not hard to make at all, but it requires very fresh … [Continue Reading]

Cataplana Algarvia Dish

Tourist Guide about the Algarve

All the essential Algarve tourist guide and travel information to arrange your trip is on this one site. After seeing so many low-quality tourist guides about the Algarve with scattered information across the internet we decided to put the local knowledge of local born residents working for you. By doing so we concentrated in answering the most important questions from attractions, activities, transportation and accommodation including private apartment rentals in the Algarve which are a popular alternative to the tourists that become regulars.

The Complete Holiday Destination Guide

Algarve

In addition to the essential Algarve information we will be sharing here, you will find dozens of time and money saving tips that you would not find anywhere else. These unique tips will contribute to more enjoyable vacations and holidays in the Algarve.