
Start your adventure in Lagos this Valentine’s Day
Lagos Adventure Activities to Get Your Heart Beating
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and while many are planning a classic dinner out, a SPA day, or perhaps a cultural day out (if that’s what you have in mind, check out this blog post),…

Watersports in the Algarve: Top 5 in Lagos
Anyone looking to book a stay at LUX MARE will have had a scout around at what Lagos has to offer - from long stretches of golden sand to a town centre steeped in history and culture. However, sports lovers and thrillseekers may be interested…

Carobs: The Algarve’s Delicious “Black Gold”
If you’ve ventured into the Algarve hills, especially in the warmer months, you may have been intrigued by several trees gracing the landscape. While twisted olives and gorgeous winter almond blossoms may be somewhat familiar, there’s a…

Hiking in the Algarve: A New Trail to Explore
The Al-Mutamid Route
While many come to the Algarve for the sun, sea, and sand, others come in search of the great outdoors – made all the better by said sun (and sea and sand). And what better way to dive right into the elements than by…

Forget Dry January… How about Damp January?
Christmas is long gone, 2024 is in full swing, and let’s be honest… Dry January is looking like a pretty terrible idea right about now. So, if your January is looking more damp than dry and you’re in search of a bit of inspiration for…

Christmas in the Algarve: Christmas Markets
This is the season for mulled wine as you stroll around stalls lined with local produce, tasty treats, and perfect presents. But how about doing it all somewhere with blue skies lined with palm trees, not a cloud in sight but a slight nip in…

A Guide to Sagres Town, Portugal
Rugged nature, historic feats, and tasty treats
Perched on Europe’s southwesternmost edge, Sagres is a land of towering waves, choppy seas, windswept landscapes, and the freshest seafood. A sleepy corner of the Algarve, it starkly contrasts…

Southern Portugal in Late Summer
Visiting the Algarve in September and October
High season in the Algarve certainly has its perks, including more reliable weather and a busier events schedule, for starters. However, while peak season means tourists descend upon the region…

Summer in Lagos, Portugal
Unmissable things to do
Summer in Lagos, Portugal: beaches, watersports aplenty, and fun for all the family… not to mention more events than you can count and unlikely friends to be made wherever you look. A trip to Southern Portugal in…

Spending your Easter holidays in the Algarve?
Spending your Easter holidays in the Algarve?
Don’t miss our top pick of Easter holiday activities!
Easter time is when temperatures in the Algarve start rising. This means clear skies, warm sunshine, and even the chance for a dip in the…