During this 8 days individual trip you have the opportunity to get to know in a short time the many facets of the Algarve. Travel by car from the most beautiful city in the region until the end of the world.

Highlights: Tavira, Silves, Monchique, Lagos, Cabo São Vincente

Day 1: Arrival in Faro, receive rental car, drive to Tavira, overnight in Tavira

Day 2: Exploration Tavira and surroundings. Tavira is the most beautiful and picturesque town in the Algarve with a beautiful architecture. Castro Marim was the old entrance of the Arab AL Garb with a castle and fortress, located near a nature reserve. The village of Alcoutim is a pleasant stop. Overnight in Tavira

Day 3: After breakfast you leave for your next hotel in Albufeira. Olhão is one of the busiest fishing ports in the Algarve with a long promenade and excellent seafood. Later on you pass the town of Loulé. Loulé is a lovely town with many cultural influences over the centuries. It has an old part and ruins of a Moorish castle. Nice way to end the day is a visit to the magnificent Marina of Vilamoura. Overnight in Albufeira

Day 4: Between the cork, almond and carob trees, many lemon - and orange groves, lies the city of Silves. On top of a hill is one of the best preserved castles in the Algarve. Continue your way towards the mountain villages of Caldas de Monchique and Monchique. The ride offers spectacular views. Enjoy the panorama in Foia. The rural atmosphere and natural surroundings give you a different picture of the Algarve. Overnight in Albufeira

Day 5: After breakfast you leave for your next hotel in Lagos. Lagos is a fantastic town for young and old. Visit the Slave Market and the sumptuous church of Santo Antonio. Definitely make a stop at the most photogenic beach of the Algarve: Praia Dona Ana. Enjoy a romantic sunset at Ponte de Piedade. Overnight in Lagos

Day 6: The main attraction of the western peninsula is the fortress of Sagres. From here Henry the Navigator would have led his dangerous expeditions and with this began the golden age of Portugal. Drive certainly until the end of the world, Cape St. Vincent. Overnight in Lagos

Day 7: The last day has arrived. You go to the capital of the Algarve, Faro. Visit the old historic city center, Cidade Velha. You'll find museums, churches and restaurants. Faro offers beautiful wide avenues, parks and terraces. Overnight in Faro

Day 8: departure or beach extension

Advise: Check out our information page to learn more about the attractions.