Slow Algarve Beyond the Beaches: Tavira, Silves and Monchique
A quieter Algarve journey through historic towns, hills and coastline at an easy pace.
Another side of the Algarve
The Algarve is best known for beaches, but it also has history and hills. Tavira, with its Roman bridge and churches, is one of the region's most graceful towns. Silves, once the Moorish capital of the region, is crowned by a red sandstone castle.
Inland, the Serra de Monchique offers cooler air, cork forests and views to the sea.
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Spend mornings exploring towns and afternoons by the sea or at your hotel. Lagos and Sagres in the west contrast with the calmer east around Tavira and the Ria Formosa lagoon.
Your Portugal Ambassador knows the region and can suggest restaurants and viewpoints.
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The Algarve makes a relaxing end to a longer journey after Lisbon or the Alentejo. Three to five nights suit slow travel.
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