BALEEIRA (SAGRES)
This is a typical stop spot for sailors. Baleeira is the first harbour of the Algarve shore just past Sagres cape. This is an extremely picturesque place where you will find the best fresh fish.
ALEMÃO BEACH
Between Alvor and Portimão, just next to the Vau Beach, rests Alemão beach, one of the most chosen places to anchor by vacationing yachts in the Algarve because of its idyllic cenario of crystal clear water and access to private beaches carved in irregular cliffs and rocks.
VILAMOURA MARINA
This is the biggest and the most internationally well known Marina of Portugal where everything happens! From high fashion stores, to fabulous restaurants, bars, clubes, casino and sensational boats, this is definitely a mandatory place to spend the night.
DESERTA ISLAND
Even though it is an island, this is considered the most southern territory of the portuguese continent! Here you will find 10 Km of silent and uninhabited beach to explore as your own private paradise, This is also great place for bird lovers and for the practice of nautical sports and activities.
PONTA DA PIEDADE
Just outside Lagos city, with a privileged view to Dona Ana’s beach, the famous rocky caves reveal the way the ocean carved the land throughout times and the crystal clear waters add some magic to this breathtaking landscape.
BENAGIL CAVES
Internationally known, the Benagil Caves are one of Portugal’s most precious gems and the perfect example of aesthetic harmony created by nature between land and the ocean. The image above is Algar de Benagil, the most well known and iconic cave.
ARMONA ISLAND
This is one of the most famous islands of Ria Formosa from where you can catch a ferry boat to Olhão.
This is a very lively island with coffee shops, restaurants, gift shops as well as a quiet and long beach with enough space even for naturist beach goers to keep their privacy.
TAVIRA ISLAND
With the warm water and the golden sand that characterizes the “Leeward Algarve”, this island, from where you can catch a direct ferry boat to Pedras d’El Rei, offers extraordinary and relaxing days because of its natural beauty, the flamingos and the restaurants by the sand.
LAGOS MARINA
The most iconic Marina from “Winward Algarve”, Lagos Marina is ranked as one of the best in Portugal and it is the perfect place to spend the night mixing the marina excitement and services with the proximity to the historical city centre.
PORTIMÃO MARINA
Alongside the estuary of Arade river with a view to the fishing village of Ferragudo and just next to the excitement and shops of Praia da Rocha, this Marina is an excellent place to spend the night, enjoy a nice dinner and shop a little!
FAROL ISLAND
Located on the most western part of Culatra Island, with an extensive and gorgeous beach watched by the iconic lighthouse, its bars and restaurants give it some soul.
This is probably the most well preserved, typical and picturesque fishing island on the portuguese southern coast
CABANAS DE TAVIRA
Between Tavira and Monte Gordo rests Cabanas: a gorgeous, restricted beach to spend the day in paradise, away from the crowds! With an immense and flat beach, during the low tides, this is the perfect beach for long walks by the ocean and all kind of activities you can think of!
RIA DE ALVOR
Protected from most weather conditions the entrance to Ria de Alvor is teeming with deserted beaches and sand islands that come and go with the tides. A true paradise for the nautical sports practice as well as for the lovers of tranquility, safety and privacy.
ALBUFEIRA MARINA
Very characteristic because of its multicolored buildings, this Marina is especially attractive to younger guests because of all the activities it offers: karts, mini-golf, scooters, and an arcade with bowling. For all the others, this Marina has some excellent restaurants and nightlife.
CULATRA ISLAND
This island divides the ocean from Ria Formosa. Here you will find privacy, fresh air, peace and tranquility. With its crystal clear waters and because it is so well protected from most weather conditions,this is the perfect place to take a dive and dust off your snorkeling equipment.
V. REAL ST. ANTÓNIO
East from Rio Guadiana, built by Marquês the Pombal after the 1755 earthquake as rehearsal for Lisboa, VRSA defines the portuguese border to Spain being one of the most beautiful and well preserved portuguese cities by its architecture, atmosphere and gastronomy!