THE Algarve is known for its beautiful beaches, so much so that lots get very busy during the summer. If you want the beauty of Albufeira and Lagos but with much fewer crowds, consider the city of ...

Tavira is a town that unfolds along the banks of the Gilão River in the eastern Algarve. Its whitewashed buildings are topped with distinctive four-sided roofs, and a historic pedestrian bridge ...

EUROPE is home to hundreds of tiny islands, many of which remain unknown to most Brit holidaymakers. While islands like Santorini, Mykonos, and Capri are well-known tourist hotspots, there are plenty ...

Balancing between the Spanish-Portuguese border, you’ll find a small unspoilt fishing town labelled the "Venice of the Algarve". Set on either side of the meandering Rio Gilã the charming town of ...

Venice’s winding canals and rich history are loved by tourists the world over, but you can find equally stunning waterways and fascinating culture in lesser-travelled parts of Europe too. And given ...

Tavira’s character has been shaped by centuries of change, its fortunes shifting with the labyrinth of barrier islands and salt marshes that surround it. Just 15 miles from the Spanish border, the ...

Most holidaymakers to Portugal’s Algarve arrive at Faro and turn right to join the sunbathing bodies among the high-rise hotels of Albufeira, Vilamoura et al. Turn left, however, and the weather is as ...

One-way flights to the nearest airport cost just £15 EUROPE is home to hundreds of tiny islands, many of which remain unknown to most Brit holidaymakers. While islands like Santorini, Mykonos, and ...