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Faro, Portugal for luxury stays: where to book in the Algarve capital

Discover how Faro, Portugal combines a cultured Old Town, Ria Formosa lagoon views, and easy access to Praia de Faro and the wider Algarve, creating a refined base for luxury stays and premium coastal itineraries.

by Sophie-Anne Dubreuil

Cool hotels in Porto for design lovers and Douro daydreamers

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26/07/2026

Cool hotels in Porto for design lovers and Douro daydreamers

Discover cool hotels in Porto that pair perfectly with a luxury Algarve escape, from riverside palaces and design hotels to practical tips on booking, locations, and amenities.

Travel Algarve: When to Go, Where to Stay, and What the Guidebooks Quietly Get Wrong

Plan a luxury travel Algarve itinerary with confidence: discover the best months to visit, how the west, central and eastern coasts differ, where to stay, and how to move between towns without stress.

Inside Alameda: Faro's First Michelin Star and the Quiet Reinvention of Algarvian Fine Dining

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15/05/2026

Inside Alameda: Faro's First Michelin Star and the Quiet Reinvention of Algarvian Fine Dining

Discover how Alameda’s 2024 Michelin star is transforming Faro into a serious gastronomic stop in the Algarve, and learn how to pair the restaurant with luxury hotels, coastal resorts and inland retreats for a refined itinerary.

What 'A Crucial Year' Really Means for the Algarve in 2026

Algarve Hotspots

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11/05/2026

What 'A Crucial Year' Really Means for the Algarve in 2026

How the Algarve’s 2026 hotel strategy is reshaping luxury stays, sustainability and business-leisure travel, from new marina resorts to eco-conscious inland retreats.

Salema Algarve: refined coastal stays in a traditional fishing village

Algarve Hotspots

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23/07/2026

Salema Algarve: refined coastal stays in a traditional fishing village

Discover Salema Algarve, a traditional fishing village with a Blue Flag beach, refined luxury stays, eco-conscious villas, and quiet coastal walks between Lagos and Sagres in Portugal’s western Algarve.

Benagil Without the Crowds: How to Visit the Algarve's Most Photographed Cave on Your Own Terms

How to experience Benagil Cave on a luxury Algarve trip: new rules, best boats, ideal timing, family friendly tips and where to stay for a refined coastal escape.

Praia da Luz in Portugal for luxury stays: a refined western Algarve base

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22/07/2026

Praia da Luz in Portugal for luxury stays: a refined western Algarve base

Discover Praia da Luz in Portugal, a refined former fishing village in the western Algarve with a wide sandy beach, Rocha Negra cliffs, and luxury hotels that make an ideal base for day trips to Lagos, Sagres, and nearby coastal highlights.

The Resort Strip vs. the Real Coast: Why the Algarve You're Sold Isn't the One Worth Visiting

A nuanced guide to Algarve luxury hotels, comparing Vilamoura and Albufeira strip resorts with real coastal stays in Sagres, Tavira, Carvoeiro and more, using recent tourism data and concrete examples.

Why the Algarve Is Suddenly Brazil's Favourite European Coast

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07/05/2026

Why the Algarve Is Suddenly Brazil's Favourite European Coast

How a surge in Brazilian visitors is reshaping luxury travel in Portugal’s Algarve, from flight routes and hotel programming to pricing, crowding and the best time to visit.

Elegant beachfront escapes on the beautiful beaches around Lagos

Discover the best beaches around Lagos, Portugal, from Meia Praia to Praia do Camilo. Compare coves, access, facilities, and nearby hotels for a refined Algarve beach stay.

An elegant guide to Lagos Portugal beaches for luxury beachfront stays

Discover the best Lagos Portugal beaches for luxury travel, from Meia Praia and Dona Ana to Camilo and Porto de Mós, with concrete tips on hotels, access, seasons, and refined Algarve experiences.

Resort Algarve: A Praia-by-Praia Guide to Choosing the Right Five-Star Stay

Discover how Algarve resorts really work: four resort archetypes, key beaches, family-friendly options, eco stays, and a sample seven-night itinerary to plan a premium Algarve Portugal holiday.

Elegant ways to enjoy the best things to do in Lagos, Portugal

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18/07/2026

Elegant ways to enjoy the best things to do in Lagos, Portugal

Discover the most refined things to do in Lagos, Portugal: luxury hotels, top beaches, Ponta da Piedade boat tours, Benagil Cave day trips, and cultural highlights, with practical tips on transfers, timing, and curated experiences.

Behind the Cataplana: How the Algarve's Signature Pot Tells the Story of Its Coast

A refined hotel guide to the Algarve for food lovers, focusing on cataplana, coastal gastronomy and the best luxury stays from Lagos to Tavira.

Inside the Algarve's New Wave of Beachfront Luxury This Spring

Algarve Hotspots

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08/05/2026

Inside the Algarve's New Wave of Beachfront Luxury This Spring

Clifftop and beachfront luxury hotels in the Algarve are outpacing inland golf resorts. Learn what to book now, how to read ‘beachfront’ claims and when to go.

Salema Portugal: a refined coastal escape in the western Algarve

Algarve Hotspots

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17/07/2026

Salema Portugal: a refined coastal escape in the western Algarve

Discover Salema Portugal, a traditional fishing village in the western Algarve with Praia da Salema beach, luxury hotels, sea-view villas, and coastal walks past dinosaur footprints.

Elegant villas in Portugal: hidden Algarve stays beyond the usual hotels

Discover how Algarve villas in Portugal compare with hotels and serviced apartments, where to find hidden gem areas, and how to book a luxury villa with confidence using platforms like Vrbo, HomeAway, and specialist agencies.

Inside Vila Vita Parc's Sisley Paris Spa: The Only One in Portugal, and What That Actually Means

Discover Vila Vita Parc’s Sisley Paris spa in the Algarve: a refined coastal resort where Michelin-starred dining, wellness rituals and Atlantic views create a tailored couples’ escape.

Quiet luxury stays in the Portugal countryside from an Algarve base

Hidden Gems

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15/07/2026

Quiet luxury stays in the Portugal countryside from an Algarve base

Discover why luxury travellers use the Algarve as a base for refined escapes into the Portugal countryside, with guidance on seasons, rural regions, booking photos, pricing and responsible stays.

by Esteban Marquez

Faro, Portugal for luxury stays: where to book in the Algarve capital

Cool hotels in Porto for design lovers and Douro daydreamers

Travel Algarve: When to Go, Where to Stay, and What the Guidebooks Quietly Get Wrong

Inside Alameda: Faro's First Michelin Star and the Quiet Reinvention of Algarvian Fine Dining

What 'A Crucial Year' Really Means for the Algarve in 2026

Salema Algarve: refined coastal stays in a traditional fishing village

Benagil Without the Crowds: How to Visit the Algarve's Most Photographed Cave on Your Own Terms

Praia da Luz in Portugal for luxury stays: a refined western Algarve base

The Resort Strip vs. the Real Coast: Why the Algarve You're Sold Isn't the One Worth Visiting

Why the Algarve Is Suddenly Brazil's Favourite European Coast

Elegant beachfront escapes on the beautiful beaches around Lagos

An elegant guide to Lagos Portugal beaches for luxury beachfront stays

Resort Algarve: A Praia-by-Praia Guide to Choosing the Right Five-Star Stay

Elegant ways to enjoy the best things to do in Lagos, Portugal

Behind the Cataplana: How the Algarve's Signature Pot Tells the Story of Its Coast

Inside the Algarve's New Wave of Beachfront Luxury This Spring

Salema Portugal: a refined coastal escape in the western Algarve

Elegant villas in Portugal: hidden Algarve stays beyond the usual hotels

Inside Vila Vita Parc's Sisley Paris Spa: The Only One in Portugal, and What That Actually Means

Quiet luxury stays in the Portugal countryside from an Algarve base

Algarve Summer 2026: The Hotel Openings Worth Booking Before Everyone Else Catches On

The Seven Hanging Valleys Trail With Kids: What to Pack, When to Go, and Why It Beats the Resort Pool

Hotel Algarve Review: Conrad Algarve, the 18th-Century Palace That Hosts Heinz Beck's Gusto

Inside the Ria Formosa: Five Barrier Islands, No Resort Branding, and the Quietest Corner of the Algarve

Algarve luxury hotel comparison: evaluating the finest resorts and premium stays

InterContinental Is Coming to Vilamoura: What IHG's Signing Tells Us About Where Algarve Luxury Is Headed

Olhão's Fish Market and What It Tells You About Where to Eat on the Eastern Algarve

What the Seven New Michelin-Recommended Restaurants Tell You About Where Algarvian Dining Is Headed

Family-First Luxury on the Algarve: The Hotels That Actually Make Travelling With Kids Feel Like a Holiday

What Thalassotherapy Actually Means on the Algarve Coast, and Where to Try It

Elegant family friendly resorts in Portugal for memorable Algarve stays

Elegant map of western Algarve Portugal for luxury stays and coastal escapes

Elegant places to stay: nice hotels in Algarve for a refined escape

A guide to the best beaches in Algarve: golden sands, dramatic cliffs, and hidden gems

Romantic escapes: the finest hotels for couples in Algarve

Van Zellers Comes to the Coast: Inside W Algarve's New Sommelier's Table Series