Algarve, FOUND: Portugal’s Sun-Soaked Coastal Playground
The Algarve is where Portugal comes to unwind. With golden cliffs, endless beaches, and small towns made for slow mornings, this southern region is all about ease. Whether you're sipping wine on a terrace in Faro or cliff-jumping into turquoise water near Lagos, there’s a rhythm here that invites you to pause, breathe, and soak it all in.
We love the Algarve for its blend of barefoot beauty and boutique comfort. It’s perfect for wellness escapes, multi-generational getaways, and design-forward retreats that strike a balance between rest and adventure.
scroll the gallery below for some of our favorite moments in Algarve
A cobblestone street in a European city with white and dark-colored historic buildings and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
A white house with a red-tiled roof and small balconies on the upper windows, viewed from the top of a stairway. There are trees, some with green leaves and others bare, and flowering bushes around the entrance. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue visible.
A lush garden with pink and orange flowers in the foreground, a tall palm tree, trees, and shrubs in the background, and a partly cloudy sky overhead.
A historic white church with a large wooden door, stone archway, arched windows, and a cross on top, situated on a cobblestone street with two people walking nearby, under a partly cloudy sky.
A person standing on top of a stone stone structure during the daytime with a bright blue sky and scattered clouds in the background.
A woman walking along a path lined with greenery and a stone wall on the right, holding a phone in her left hand and wearing sunglasses, a black sweatshirt, black leggings, and colorful sneakers. Behind her, a large tree with purple flowers extends branches over the path, under a partly cloudy sky.
Two women in black clothing and sunglasses posing in front of a purple flowering tree, with one sitting on a stone wall and the other standing beside her, on a brick-paved area outside.
Two people are standing in front of a historic stone archway with a large pink flowering bush. There are white buildings with clock towers and a tree with purple flowers in the background. The sky is partly cloudy.
Front view of a church with a large wooden door, stone carvings, and religious statues, set against a partly cloudy sky.
A man with a backpack walking inside a room with blue and white azulejo tile murals depicting religious scenes on the walls, ornate columns, and wooden chairs arranged around the room.
Interior of a church with ornate gold altar, high vaulted ceiling, arched columns, and a man playing a piano to the left.
Man with dark hair looking out of a small arched window at a cityscape with white buildings and red-tiled roofs under a partly cloudy sky.
View of a cityscape through a window opening with a rounded top, showing a cloudy sky and white buildings with red-tiled roofs.
Beach with sandy shoreline, colorful cliffs, a few people walking and relaxing, under a clear blue sky.
A calm body of water with a bridge crossing over it, flanked by white buildings and palm trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Scenic view of a canal with calm water, lined by trees and white buildings, under a partly cloudy sky with patches of blue.
Person relaxing on the beach under a bright sun with clear blue sky, looking out at the ocean with people walking along the shoreline.
Interior of a beachfront restaurant or café with white tables, white and blue chairs, and large glass windows overlooking the ocean and sandy beach.
Close-up of green succulent plants with some yellow and pink flowers in a garden bed, with a wooden fence in the background.
Sandy beach with footprints, blue ocean, clear sky, and bright sun overhead.
A sandy beach with cliffs on the left and the ocean on the right, under a clear blue sky, with a few people walking in the distance.
A beach with large rocks on the sandy shore, a cliff with multicolored layers in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A rocky hill with colorful orange, white, and brown layers, sparse bushes and a large shrub or small tree, under a clear blue sky.
A beach with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas, sandy shores, and a clear blue sky over calm ocean water.
Vibrant pink bougainvillea flowers climbing on a white wall near a white gate, with a cobblestone path and lush green tropical plants in the background.
Two people walking on a gravel pathway through a landscaped garden with trees, shrubs, and modern white buildings in the background, under a clear blue sky.
View through a white archway showing pink flowering trees, green bushes, and a small roofed structure in the background with a bench to the right.
Two women standing together outdoors under a pergola with pink flowering vines, smiling and wearing sunglasses, one in a blue dress and the other in a white dress with black sandals.
A person in a blue dress walks in a park with green grass and tall trees, some with wide canopies, under a clear blue sky.
A smiling woman wearing sunglasses and a blue dress, sitting outdoors at a table, holding a glass of a cocktail with lime and mint, with a natural background of trees and grass, during sunset.
Cliffside landscape with trees, ocean in the background, and a clear blue sky with the moon visible.
A smiling family of three taking a selfie on a scenic overlook at sunset, with the ocean, cliffs, and trees in the background.
A woman walking through a lush green park with tall trees, benches, and a small building in the background, during daylight hours.
A man and woman standing together on a wooden observation deck overlooking a scenic coastal landscape with cliffs and the ocean at sunset, smiling at the camera.
View of a porch with a black bench, white walls, and a large blooming red shrub outside against a grassy area and trees.
A woman in a blue dress standing in front of a fountain inside a courtyard of a building with white walls and blue tile accents, arched windows, and black window frames.
A woman in a white dress standing under a flowering pink bougainvilla arch in front of a white building with a cobblestone ground.
A cocktail glass with a dark red drink garnished with a red chili pepper, a sprig of rosemary, and a mini clothespin, set on a white tablecloth in a dimly lit restaurant.
Aerial view of a coastal area with turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and a small town. The sky is partly cloudy with scattered clouds.
Plate of food with mashed potato with gravy, French fries, salad, and vegetables, alongside a small bowl of bread pudding or biscuit, on a wooden table with a glass of water.
Natural rock formation with an arch over water, a boat through the arch, blue sky with a few clouds, and part of a boat in the foreground.
Group of three people smiling on a wooden viewing platform overlooking colorful cliffs and trees by the ocean during sunset.
Ocean water with cliffs and an archway in the background under a blue sky with light clouds.
Smiling group of people wearing orange life jackets on a boat under a bright blue sky, with some people in the background enjoying the boat ride.
Kayakers paddling near a natural rock formation with a large arch on a sunny day with blue sky and some clouds.
View from a boat through a rocky canyon with large rock formations and a person standing on a small sandbar in the water.
A sailing ship with white sails on the water under a partly cloudy sky, with a city skyline in the distance.
Clear water flowing between large, rocky cliffs under a bright blue sky.
View of a rocky coastal cave opening with clear water, large rocks, and blue sky seen from inside the cave.
Rock formations in the ocean with a natural arch, blue sky with some clouds, and a sailboat in the distance.
Cliffs with a stone arch bridge over water, under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
Coastal scene with sandy beach, large rock formations, and clear blue ocean water with a sailboat and kayakers, under a clear blue sky.
Cliffs and rock formations along the coastline with water reflecting the rocks, under a clear blue sky.
Rock formations and cliffs along a coastal shoreline with the ocean in the background, viewed from a rugged path with green bushes in the foreground, under clear blue skies.
Cliffside rock formation with two arches overlooking the ocean, with a sailboat and kayaks in the water, under a clear blue sky.
Cliffs with a natural arch over the ocean, a wooden railing along the cliff edge, and sparse vegetation in the foreground.
A man standing on rocky cliffs near the ocean, pointing towards the horizon on a clear day.
Cliff overlooking clear blue ocean with two people kayaking in distance.
Man hiking on rocky cliff overlooking the ocean on a clear, sunny day.
Two women standing on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean under a clear blue sky, with their shadows visible on the ground.
Two people walking along a rocky coastal trail under a clear blue sky, with cliffs and ocean in the background.
A cave with a sandy beach inside, surrounded by high rocky walls, and clear blue water at the entrance, with some greenery on the right side.
Cliffs along a coastline with calm blue water and white buildings on top, under a clear blue sky.
Cliffside view of a coastal landscape with rock formations and caves, calm blue water, and a clear sky.
Grilled fish served with roasted potatoes, fresh salad greens, cherry tomato, lemon wedge, and a side of green olives.
A large hole or cave in a rocky cliff with water at the bottom, partially surrounded by green bushes, and a railing at the top with a sign.
A woman, a man, and a girl taking a selfie at a scenic coastal overlook with cliffs and calm water in the background.
Cliffs along the ocean with several large rock formations in the water, clear blue sky, and bright sunlight.
A mountain lion walking on a rocky outcrop with the ocean and blue sky in the background.
A tabby cat lying on a rocky surface with eyes closed, surrounded by green bushes and plants, with a coastline and blue sky in the background.
The Algarve is Portugal’s sunny side — but it’s more than just a beach destination. With the right mix of coastline, cuisine, and curated calm, it becomes the kind of trip you’ll wish you booked for longer.
