January brings rain to the Algarve, and with it, a series of practical challenges that separate long-term residents from newcomers still adjusting to Portuguese reality.

Most travelers to Portugal will stay in Lisbon, the country's capital and largest city. But these same travelers might not realize that this fascinating city in the western Iberian Peninsula was not ...

Queues at Faro airport are causing concern for Algarve Tourism, as the situation has even been reported in the media.

The Algarve region is known for its sun-kissed balmy beaches, whitewashed fishing villages, rocky sea cliffs, pinnacles, arches, and coves with wild shores made for surfing. There are so many fun ...

Most travelers have heard of the Algarve. Its award-winning golf courses, you-can-have-it-all resorts, and stunning and craggy coastlines have been the playground of sun-starved northern Europeans for ...

A massive project to revamp beaches at a favourite destination for British sun seekers and golfers is underway with nearly £12million of investment. Quarteira in the Algarve region of Portugal is much ...

A man was killed in a storm that caused severe flooding in Portugal's seaside resort of Albufeira YouTube Portugal's interior minister described a deadly storm that devastated the seaside resort of ...

BEAUTIFUL beaches? Blue skies? Kid-friendly sights? From the blue-flag beaches of Albufeira to the numerous attractions of cities like Lisbon and Faro, Portugal is an increasingly popular choice for ...

We've picked out the five best hotels that will suit all ages, interests and pockets YOU know where you want to go – but where to stay? Our Holiday Hot List column aims to solve that problem – with ...

Ria Formosa Natural Park Experience off-peak Algarve on bike and on foot ... and away from the masses The streets of Albufeira were emptying as I caught the last of the afternoon sun. Shopkeepers were ...

With more than a hundred to choose from and 300 days of annual sunshine, southern Portugal’s perfect shorelines are calling Sandy islets lapped by blue shallows, dune-ribboned shorelines pounded by ...

YOU know where you want to go – but where to stay? Our Holiday Hot List column aims to solve that problem – with suggestions for FIVE hotels that will suit all ages, interests and pockets. This week ...