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The Algarve, favored by the sun and sea, hosts an endless holiday feast

The Algarve, this 'Southern European treasure' deeply cherished by the sun and the sea 😘, enjoys year-round sunshine and a pleasant climate. With its clean and soft beaches, caves and cliffs that seem to be crafted by the hands of gods, towns with a mix of cultures, quality ports, and golf courses, it's simply made for a leisurely vacation pace~ 📍Tavira: A highly picturesque town in the east, with houses featuring scissor-shaped roofs and checkered doors along the riverbank. 📍Faro: But it's the capital of the Algarve. 📍Albufeira: This place has so many beaches, with warm and shallow waters. 📍Ferragudo: A quaint fishing village with a special charm, white houses stretch all the way to the Arade riverbank. 📍Lagos: The starting point for exploring the African continent's coast, here you can still find medieval walls, churches, and fortresses. 📍Sagres: A coastal town on the western line, where the pottery shop Artesanato A Mó is a unique building decorated with ceramic plates. 📸 Time to check in at the stunning coastline 🏝️ Sagres: Cabo de São Vicente, where the rocks have been shaped into various strange forms by the waves. 🏝️ Lagos: Ponta da Piedade has a super spectacular rock formation landscape, where you can take a boat to explore the magnificent marine erosion landforms; Praia da Marinha beach is tightly surrounded by eroded cliffs and is considered one of the top 100 most beautiful beaches in the world. 🏝️ Seven Hanging Valleys Trail: This is a 12-kilometer trail that passes through 7 sea-hanging valleys created by natural forces, connecting Praia do Vale de Centeanes and Praia do Marinha, and you'll also pass the famous natural sea erosion cave - Gruta de Benagil. 🥘 Here comes the food: Portuguese seafood stew Caldeirada or Cataplana casserole; Flor de sal, a type of salt crystal that Algarve people love to sprinkle on fresh tomato slices; Dessert: Dom Rodrigo, made of egg yolk, sugar, and almonds; Aguardente de Medronho, also known as 'firewater', this spirit is made from the fruit of the strawberry tree. Safety tips 1️⃣ Rocks may weather and loosen, so don't get too close to the edge of the cliffs 😮! Safety first! 2️⃣ Respect nature and protect the environment 🌍! Best time 1️⃣ Since the visibility at the heart-shaped cave on the cliff isn't greatly affected by the tide, it's best to avoid rainy or windy days. The cliffs can become very slippery and dangerous 😨! 2️⃣ Try not to go during the peak season from June to September, when the cliff trails are more crowded. Off-peak travel often provides a better experience 👍! 📷 Photography tips: 1️⃣ Go before ten in the morning or during sunset in the evening, when there are fewer people, the scenery is beautiful, and the light is particularly soft 😍! 2️⃣ Many of those famous photos of the heart-shaped rock are taken with drones, but you can also use a camera and tripod. To get the best angle, you need to be a bit higher, so adjust the tripod to its maximum height, or lift the camera as high as possible above your head to capture the perfect image of the heart-shaped rock 🤳! 3️⃣ It seems that you need special permission to use drones for filming in Portugal 🤔.
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Posted: May 26, 2024
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