Imagine the Cliffs of Moher combined with a Mediterranean climate and sandy beaches, and you have the Algarve region of Portugal. This idyllic area is the Southern most post of Portugal and home to what I would consider Europe’s most scenic beaches.
You’ll find sandstone rock formations towering over spotless beaches and a rugged coastline scattered with grottos (caves) and coves. The Algarve is ideal if you’re looking to escape to a combination of nature and sea.
That’s why I’ve rounded up where to find the best beaches in the Algarve region.
While you may assume that Faro, the biggest city in the Algarve region, has the best beaches, think again. The smaller beach town of Lagos is actually home to many of the epic, Algarve beaches you would get from a quick Google search.