Algarve

Best travel reports from Algarve

Algarve - from Sagres to Lagos - December 16th

As it should be... it's raining heavily at night and it continues the next morning... the hammock is soaking wet and the rain cover, which was only briefly used since the...

Golden beaches and luminous sandstone formations - The Algarve

We had direct access to the expansive sandy beach Praia da Falésia with its golden sand and its red rock formations covered with pine trees from our hotel. Praia da Falésia is...

Day 17 - Portugal instead of Spain and gas station strike

Since our motorhome was already running on reserve, we urgently needed a gas station! We found some... Even many... But all of them were out of gas...

Algar Seco Cliff Walk

Today's day of vacation was once again focused on adventure. After a leisurely start to the day, we headed to Carvoeiro. I had read that cliff jumping is quite a tradition in...

Back in Portugal

After spending two more days at a beautiful lake near Huelva, we arrived in beautiful Portugal again. As soon as we crossed the border, we could already see what brought us...

Loulé and Algarve like in a picture book

We read that Loulé is a beautiful town with a historic core. Well, let's check it out! It's really pretty there, there's a pedestrian zone with small shops and cafes. In the...

The Final Two

Damit überhaupt nicht erst Wehmut über das nahende Ende unserer Reise aufkommen konnte, wollten wir unsere letzten beiden Urlaubstage noch einmal mit besonders viel Spass...

The Day after Yesterday

Now...what should I say?! Due to organizational reasons, our family's SUP tour scheduled for yesterday had to be postponed. Unfortunately, we couldn't react to the last-minute...

Goodbye

Before our hosts came back, we took a nice hike with Naomi and our foster dog to a lake in the mountains. This time we got a little lost and even encountered a snake along the...

Splash & Slide

In our experience, the first two questions our children ask regarding the travel destination are as follows: 'Does the accommodation have a pool?' and 'Is there also a water...

Off to the Algarve

Our flight from Frankfurt via Lisbon to Faro with TAP Portugal went smoothly. The car rental pick-up was a delight compared to our experience in Mallorca last year, and we...

Silves and the coast extend to Sagres

Since we are already near Silves, we want to take a look at the town. According to the motorhome travel guide, it is a gem of architecture in the Algarve. We can't find anything...

Rural Escapes

For almost a week now, we have been at our first Workaway job. Our hosts, Ellis and Camilla, have built an amazing life here in the Monchique Mountains in southern Portugal. On...

The small white ball

On this day, our travel group split up. While our ladies preferred a beach walk at Praia da Alagoa, the crazy boys went to the golf course. As the Algarve is not sparing with...

Sunshinecamperpark Loulé

This morning we wake up - you won't believe it - to rain. But we also had a restless night. Somewhere there was music, along with a bass (any questions?) After going outside...

Day 2: Exploring the Algarve by car

Of stunning beaches and stranded dreams

Coastal Road and Aljezur

Today we wake up at our wonderful spot in sunny weather. We continue driving along the magnificent coastal road and enjoy the beautiful views. Unfortunately, it's a bit hazy and...

Carrapateira - Can't get any better!

We continue driving. Since camping is not allowed in the nature reserve, it will be difficult. I check the app and find a promising spot in Carapateira. That's where we want to...

Finally in the South!

Now we have been at the beautiful, sunny Algarve for a few days. The nature here is super beautiful. Rocky coasts, green mountains, and small cute towns. We visited Lagos,...

Almonte, Isla Cristina, Tavira and Faro (17.05. - 22.05.19)

From a distance, we heard the bass that would accompany us throughout the festival in Almonte 24 hours a day. After getting our wristbands without the controller scanning our...

Day 3: Praia do Beliche

Cliffs, rocks, fire

Tag 292 - Albufeira, Portugal (29.10.2020)

Yes - we haven't heard from us in a long time. In the past few weeks, a lot has changed for us and we have been busy with ourselves - away from social media and all the Corona...

We are hiking...

Today is actually the weather that my weather app saw. The sky is blue and the sun is shining. But first of all, we are all a bit confused. Because in Portugal it is an hour...

Re-entering the border

So the last place in Spain. Beautifully picturesque located in a natural park, forest. Then off to the only five-star campsite in Portugal 🇵🇹. Very nice and the campers are...

Moncarapacho, Algar Seco and Monchique (22.05. - 26.05.19)

In Moncarapacho, we were able to enjoy the luxury of a proper toilet, a shower, a pool, and delicious food thanks to the lovable hospitality. We were spoiled with grilled...

Tag 1: Arrival in Faro, Portugal

Summer (?), Sun, Sunshine