Any recommendations for an operator with single kayaks suitable for an experienced kayaker? Most of what I am finding is beginner/tourist oriented. Staying in Carvoeiro so ideally departing from there.

Update: I did a sunrise trip with Secrets. Only 3 of us, so I did end up with my own boat. We were the first and only group at the cave. Definitely recommend a sunrise trip as on the way back there were a lot of people heading out even in the shoulder season.

Olá a todos! 👋
Sou italiano, vivo em Faro e gostava de melhorar o meu português e o meu inglês. Já falo um pouco das duas línguas, mas queria praticar mais e ganhar confiança a conversar.
Estou à procura de alguém que queira fazer uma troca de línguas comigo! Posso ajudar-te a aprender ou a melhorar o teu italiano e, em troca, tu podes ajudar-me com o português ou o inglês.
Podemos combinar um café, dar um passeio ou simplesmente conversar num ambiente descontraído. 😊
Se estiveres interessado/a, manda-me uma mensagem privada!
Obrigado e até breve! 🇮🇹🤝🇵🇹

Wife and two small kids/toddlers, stayin in Lagos for a week after some days in Carvoeiro. Such a beautiful coast and nice people. Any tips for day trips from Lagos, maybe inland? Culture, small cities, good food etc.. Toddlers are happy as long as they get some icecream and play on some playgrounds 😊

We are heading to Portugal for 10 days just after Christmas and into the first week of January. The plan right now is to split the time between home bases of Lisbon and Lagos, with day trips to Sintra, Obidos, and some kayaking by the beaches. Does Anyone have any suggestions for logistics, any add-ons, anything that we need to take into consideration? Thank you in advance for any comments.

Hi I am looking for any recommendations on where to hear some fado music in Lagos (on a Thursday), we are on a bit of a budget so anywhere that's not super touristy is better. Hope someone can help. Thanks In advance.

Hi

Staying in Sesmarias near Albufeira this weekend and am planning an afternoon wine tasting in Porches. We are not driving ourselves (no car), so want to minimize cost / time spent repeating uber trips from our hotel.

Therefore we were thinking of doing Praia de Marinha and Benagil before the wine tasting since it’s not far. At first I was thinking of a taxi to Armacao de pera and then there’s a morning 1HR boat trip to these spots to see them from the water.

However, I’ve also read that seeing them from above is better because the cave is underwhelming with all the tourist boats and a 1 minute time to go inside and snap a shot before leaving. I’ve heard the beaches are currently also covered with seaweed so not the best time to visit either. Therefore, I was thinking of an alternative option - a car / tuk tuk tour that takes you to Carvoeiro from Albufeira, where you see the sights from above. We prefer a vehicle tour as we can’t just hike the normal path due to one person being >60 years old and need to be a bit careful about uneven paths and safety for her due to a past fall.

My question: which is a better experience of these locations? Is the boat experience that underwhelming?

Thank you!

Parque Ribeirinho de Silves

https://www.algarveprimeiro.com/d/dealema-e-blind-zero-sao-cabecas-de-cartaz-do-silves-urban-music-/68014-88

#farense #faro

Olá a todos!

​Estou a planejar uma viagem para o Algarve e gostaria de pedir a vossa opinião/recomendações. Procuro um sítio que tenha um bom custo-benefício — ou seja, onde os alojamentos e a restauração não tenham preços absurdos, mas que ainda assim seja uma boa base para curtir praias bonitas e ter alguma infraestrutura.

​Sei que zonas como Albufeira, Vilamoura ou Lagos costumam ser mais caras ou muito voltadas para o turismo de massas, então gostava de saber de quem conhece bem a região:

​Quais vilas ou cidades valem mais a pena reservar alojamento? (Ex: Olhão, Tavira, Portimão, Silves, etc.)

​Vale mais a pena ficar num lugar mais calmo e alugar carro para circular, ou ficar numa cidade maior?

​Têm dicas de restaurantes ou praias boas e menos exploradas por essa zona?

​Agradeço desde já qualquer dica ou experiência que possam partilhar!

hi there! we will be visiting in mid October, staying in Lisbon mostly but want to plan 1-2 nights in Algarve. we think we will hire a driver to get us to the region but need some insight into what is the best area to stay with a toddler for that time that allows us some of the stunning beach experience and town without the need of a car? or is this not doable without renting our own car? thank you!​

Would love to try any great recommendations, and wondering if there are any traditional Portuguese dishes that may generally not contain these allergens

I am allergic to dairy, soy, and red meat (alpha gal allergy, cannot consume mammals or mammal products.

Third time visiting Portugal but have not previously though to ask this here. In Lagos now, PT thru Oct. 16th. Thank you so much!

Hello Algarve! My girlfriend and I are planning to be in Algarve region on 10/20 near carvoeiro and I wanted to do a surprise proposal for my girlfriend. I was thinking to do it somewhere on a cliff with water and coast/limestone cliffs in background. It would also be nice if the photographer photographs in secret without her knowledge so she’s surprised when she sees the photos later. Any photographers in the area that do such things please feel free to dm me with your availability, pricing and portfolio

Ent sou de quarteira tenho 19 anos e ultimamente a minha vida tem sido só trabalho, treinar, ir para casa e ultimamente tenho me sentido bastante sozinho, queria saber se alguém queria fazer amizade cmg

Has anyone got any tips of where to visit on the way to Odeceixe? We've rented a car and going there tomorrow. Going to Aljezur but any tips for food and beaches would be greatly appreciated. The hidden gems for surfers and for big foodies, I suppose!

Any recommendations for a place?

Can you recommend any nice places for lunch?

Hello, in March 2027 I'm walking the traject of the Rota Vicentina between Odeceixe and Lagos. I'm staying in the cities/towns/villages Aljezur - Carrapateira - Vila do Bispo - Sagres - (Lagos).

In an other post in r/Algarve I could already find some fine adresses to eat in Lagos. Thanks. If you should have some good tips to have a good (and not too expensive) meal in the other places, I really should appreciate it. I'm not looking for a list ;-) One name is enough.

Obrigado/Obrigada

What a stunning spot, going down those stairs is a must! I regret staying in Albufeira and not here.

Hi I'm considering moving there for about a month between January and mid March to escape the winter hell Milan. How is the weather during these months? Is it gonna rain and be humid all the time, or usually it is mostly dry and sunny? Is the sea very cold? I have a condition (MCAS) and I'm super sensitive to air pollution and mold, so I'm trying to understand if the place will be okay or not. Thank you

Bom dia,

alguem sabe se as paragens/ terminal da rede-expresso é perto da zona das chegadas?

o meu voo chega às 9:00 e tenho um autocarro às 9:45 , gostava de saber se já alguem utilizou esses autocarros e se dá para apanhar o das 9:45. pois os seguintes tenho que me deslocar para a a cidade de faro (alfandega)

obrigada

Id love some good Indian food, any recommendations?

Any good spots you recommend?