Discover the Algarve

The expat hub of the western Algarve. Old town charm, sandy beaches, a vibrant marina and an active international community.

Active · Social · Characterful

Practical and central. Great services, good transport links, strong expat infrastructure. Less touristy than Albufeira.

Practical · Central · Authentic

The most international resort town in the Algarve. High season is busy but the residential zones are quieter and well-served.

International · Lively · Convenient

Golf, marina and luxury. Vilamoura is the premium enclave of the central Algarve — groomed, safe, and consistently in demand.

Luxury · Golf · Marina

The most genuinely Portuguese town in the Algarve. Slower pace, medieval bridges, a spectacular old town and rising prices.

Authentic · Slow · Cultural

The regional capital. Airport proximity, university city energy, good services and an underrated old town cathedral district.

Capital City · Practical · University

Inland market town with a loyal expat community. Quiet, affordable, and central — good base for exploring the whole western Algarve.

Quiet · Local · Affordable

The hidden gem rising fast. A fishing village across the river from Portimão with a medieval castle, cobbled streets and white houses.

Under-the-radar · Charming · Rising

Intimate clifftop village with spectacular sea caves. Small community, boutique restaurants and one of the most scenic spots in the Algarve.

Scenic · Intimate · Boutique

Lagoon, estuary and beach — Alvor punches above its size. Great birdwatching, excellent seafood restaurants and a growing wellness scene.

Nature · Wellness · Seafood

A compact, friendly village built around one of the best beaches in the western Algarve. Strong British and German expat base.

Friendly · Beach-focused · Community

End of the world energy. Wild surf, dramatic cliffs and a raw, unfiltered Algarve. The anti-tourist bubble destination.

Wild · Surf · Raw

The old Moorish capital of the Algarve. Inland, historical and surrounded by orange groves. Great value and authentic.

Historical · Inland · Value

Mountain Algarve. Cool air, hot springs, eucalyptus forests and the highest peak in the region. Radically different pace.

Mountain · Thermal · Peaceful

4km of golden sand between Lagos and Alvor. Increasingly popular residential strip with direct beach access and fast infrastructure growth.

Beach Strip · Growing · Convenient