The Algarve

A new contemporary pub and gastro bar has opened in the Algarve this summer, with The Wolf by Vale do Lobo now welcoming guests at the established Vale do Lobo resort.

Property buyers have sought out homes at Vale do Lobo in the Algarve for the past 65+ years. It boasts a well-established, welcoming international community, with a mix of full-time residents and second-home owners. The unparalleled Vale do Lobo lifestyle is a core part of the attraction.

As summer settles in, Portugal’s prime property markets are tightening at the top and pushing demand into the next ring of coastal and lifestyle addresses.At the start of 2026, just over 1,000 homes priced above €4 million were on the market nationwide, according to idealista data.

The Algarve leads Portugal again in 2026 for Blue Flag beaches, but most people still gravitate towards the big resort names.

Portugal’s Atlantic coastline stretches for more than 800 kilometres, and it isn’t all wild surf and dramatic cliffs. There are plenty of safe beaches in Portugal for children, especially in the Algarve, around Lisbon and along the sheltered lagoons of the south.

Across the western cliffs, through the resort coastline, and all the way to the barrier islands, the Algarve once again dominates the national Blue Flag list. In 2026, dozens of beaches and marinas across the region have received the award, confirming the Algarve as Portugal’s benchmark for wat

Active family holidays are having a bit of a moment.

The Algarve’s early summer sunshine has a particular pull, especially for travellers who like to keep active on holiday.

A Portuguese beach has just been voted Best Beach in Europe 2026, and it isn’t one of the usual Algarve poster spots packed with umbrella rows and cocktail bars. Instead, it sits on Portugal’s wilder Atlantic edge, inside a protected natural park, where cliffs glow gold at sunset and developmen

According to the 19th annual Post Office Travel Money Holiday Money Report, the Algarve is officially the best-value holiday destination for 2025.

Albufeira is one of the most popular coastal cities in the Algarve region of Portugal.

Each May, the Algarve’s golf calendar settles into a familiar rhythm at Vale do Lobo.

We like to highlight some of the country’s most distinguished luxury addresses, including landmark residential architecture and exceptional hotels.

The Algarve region has won 3rd place in the "Most Popular Hiking Regions in Europe 2026" award, given by the German magazine Trekking Magazine. The Portuguese region appears alongside historic mountain destinations such as the Dolomites/South Tyrol (1st place) and Brittany (2nd place).

United Airlines resumes direct flights between New York and Faro on 15th May 2026, marking the third year of operation of the route.

A beach in the Algarve has been considered the easiest beach in Europe for a quick getaway. The study “Europe’s Easiest Beach Getaways”, released by the international platform hoppa, places the Algarve beach in 1st place in the ranking, with a score of 9.79 out of 10.The main reason?

The Vale do Lobo digital concierge has officially launched, introducing a new 24/7 digital concierge service at one of the Algarve’s most established resort communities.

Discover the stunning Portuguese Algarve, renowned for its golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and year-round sunshine.

Just off the coast of Olhão, in the eastern Algarve, lies a little‑known island that many travellers are starting to call the “Portuguese Maldives”. And once you see it, you’ll understand why.

Portugal has quietly claimed a new title: home to Europe’s most relaxing city, according to the UK’s largest online travel agent.

TripAdvisor has unveiled its 2026 ranking of the best beaches in the world, and Portugal has claimed a spot in the global top five. Located in the Algarve, the beach has earned another international accolade for Portugal’s Atlantic coastline.

On the very first line of the Atlantic, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the rhythm of the sea sets the pace of life, an extraordinary new villa rises above the coastline of Salema—one of the Western Algarve’s last hidden gems.Offered at €10,500,000, this spectacular frontline residence rep

Exclusivity in the Algarve usually comes down to four things: high property prices, privacy and security, access to golf or the sea, and proximity to premium services such as international schools and fine dining.