Take a boat trip to see dolphins and go parasailing with a tour operator near this marina, which is bordered by the town’s main strip of restaurants and nightclubs.

Pine groves crown the scorched red-orange cliffs edging this long and wide beach, complete with comfortable amenities, watersports options and lifeguard patrols.

Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.

For centuries, Faro’s fortified walls have enclosed the city’s most intriguing treasures, from the cathedral’s chamber of bones to a castle converted into a brewery.

Relax as you soak up the sun and the charming atmosphere of a traditional Portuguese fishing village at this protected bay.

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vale do Lobo Beach during your travels in Almancil? Visit the spas or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.