Discover the Algarve with Caractère
Bom dia, travel lovers! Looking for golden beaches, whitewashed villages and fishing harbours that whet your appetite before lunchtime? Welcome to the Algarve! Along Portugal’s southern coast, discover impressive cliffs and sheltered coves, as well as historic towns and green hills further inland. On a tour of the Algarve, Caractère introduces you to these different sides of the region, with characterful boutique hotels as your base.
Why choose an Algarve holiday?
The Algarve is much more than a beautiful spot for your beach towel. In Tavira, stroll past tiled façades and lively squares, while inland you’ll discover villages, orchards and views stretching all the way to the coast. It’s easy to combine a morning of exploring with an afternoon by the sea.
The food deserves your attention too. Try fresh fish, grilled sardines or a cataplana, a fragrant stew cooked in a traditional copper pan. Add a glass of Portuguese wine and a sea view, and you have a good reason to leave your phone in your bag.
What can you do in the Algarve?
Wander through the historic centre of Lagos and admire the rock formations of Ponta da Piedade. Visit Silves, where the red sandstone castle rises above the town, or head for the green hills around Monchique. In the east, discover Tavira and explore the lagoons and islands of the Ria Formosa on a boat trip.
A beach day belongs on the itinerary too. Finding your favourite beach calls for some thorough research, preferably with a towel and a good book. In between, browse a local market, enjoy a meal at a seaside restaurant and end the day on the terrace of your boutique hotel.
