In exploring Sagres as a prime surfing destination, Essential Algarve hears from the one-and-only Garrett McNamara as well as the established Martinhal Sagres resort, which..
Covering around 180,000 hectares, the Ria Formosa Natural Park is home to birds, reptiles and even mammals Located in the eastern Algarve, the Ria Formosa..
Travelling to the “centre of the Earth” is the latest tourist attraction in the Algarve It may come as a surprise to many, but 230..
Anantara Villa Padierna is the perfect choice to end or begin the New Year with an unforgettable holiday across the boarder inspired by Andalusia’s charm..
After bringing theatre to unconventional locations, this cultural project continues to develop fantastic ideas The Portuguese expression “lavrar o mar”, meaning to plough the sea,..
Discovering the luxury hotels of Portugal’s enticing nothern capital The city of Porto, at the mouth of the Douro River, is one of the most..
The best way to enjoy the Algarve’s panoramic views is on a hot air balloon The hot air balloon is the oldest airborne vehicle in..
Faro, the Algarve’s capital city, is today a vibrant destination in its own right For most overseas residents and holidaymakers, Faro is shorthand for the..
Essential selected four unmissable experiences in the East Algarve to escape the clamour of the beaches in style With summer always in mind, Essential Algarve..
Often overlooked by tourists, Vila Real de Santo António is one of the Algarve’s best-kept secrets Border town, city of the Age of Enlightenment and..
The art of creating Mediterranean gardens with native plants They have lived among us for several decades, hundreds of years and even millennia. They make..
São Tomé and Príncipe is the last sanctuary for nature in its purest form It is one of the least-visited paradises in the world, and..
São Tomé and Príncipe is the last sanctuary for nature in its purest form It is one of the least-visited paradises in the world, and..
At Villa Extramuros, the minimalism of a contemporary guesthouse and the traditional charm of the Alentejo come together in perfect harmony It is an unusual..
Perched on volcanic rocks in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, White Exclusive Suites & Villas is the new jewel of the Azores Black volcanic..