Alte

One of the prettiest white villages of the Algarve, set in the green hinterland. Flower-lined lanes and natural springs for a picnic.

Insider tip

Rest at the Fonte Grande and Fonte Pequena springs, where locals cool their feet in summer.

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Whitewashed lanes, viewpoints and the town beach reached through a tunnel. Charming by day, lively by night.

The former Moorish capital of the Algarve, crowned by a red-sandstone castle above the river. Winding old town and cathedral.

A lively port town with old walls, pretty squares and the best cliff beaches within walking distance. A fine mix of culture and coast.

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