Faro, the capital of the Algarve, is often overlooked by the hoardes of tourists who disembark at the airport and head straight for their beach resorts. However it has a wealth of beautiful buildings, a quaint old town and some macabre secrets to share with anyone who takes the time to explore it. I hoppedContinue reading “Faro and bones”
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Albuferia old town
On the hunt for peeling paint and ornate stuff, I head to Albuferia old town. While it is quite small I still managed to find some details to snap away at. From the ornate tiles that are found on most houses, to beautiful doors and colourful paintwork. In Roman times Albufeira was known as Baltum andContinue reading “Albuferia old town”
Around the headland
Having sat on the beach for all of half an hour I was predictably getting itchy explorer feet so decided to strike out for the headland and see what was around the bend! I knew that the beach of old town Albuferia could be found via a cliff top walk and it was apparently was onlyContinue reading “Around the headland”
Algarve memories
Fresh from a week’s break with family in Albuferia, a bustling part of Portugal’s Algarve. Ten of us rocked up to the very swish Villa Bosque with its own private pool and spacious living quarters. Set down a quiet residential street it is just minutes from the main drag of Praia d’Oura with all itsContinue reading “Algarve memories”