Praia da Luz Trip Overview
Come and discover authentic Algarve cities, we’ll visit remote rustic villages, ancient buildings and monuments that are filled with history.
Our trip starts in the capital of the Algarve, the city of Faro. Here, we’ll stroll through the narrow streets and the squares until we reach the famous Village Arch.
Our first stop will be in Olhão, one of the oldest fishing villages in the Region. Here, you can enjoy a stroll along Ria Formosa and take in the beauty of this famous natural park. You will also have time to savour some of the delicious cuisine the region has to offer, and to try the wonderful — and fresh! — fish and shellfish that the various restaurants in Olhão have on their menu.
And we’ve kept the best for last: the charming city of Tavira. Is a looking glass into an Algarve of traditions, filled with character and, above all, beautiful. Among the points of interest, of note are the city’s castle and Santa Maria do Castelo Church.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 to 10 hours
* Starts: Praia da Luz, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Praia da Luz, Faro District, Portugal
Come and discover authentic Algarve cities, we’ll visit remote rustic villages, ancient buildings and monuments that are filled with history.
Our trip starts in the capital of the Algarve, the city of Faro. Here, we’ll stroll through the narrow streets and the squares until we reach the famous Village Arch.
Our first stop will be in Olhão, one of the oldest fishing villages in the Region. Here, you can enjoy a stroll along Ria Formosa and take in the beauty of this famous natural park. You will also have time to savour some of the delicious cuisine the region has to offer, and to try the wonderful — and fresh! — fish and shellfish that the various restaurants in Olhão have on their menu.
And we’ve kept the best for last: the charming city of Tavira. Is a looking glass into an Algarve of traditions, filled with character and, above all, beautiful. Among the points of interest, of note are the city’s castle and Santa Maria do Castelo Church.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Faro, Faro, Faro District, Algarve
We start the tour byvisiting Faro, the capital of Algarve province with its 13th century city centre.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Olhao, Olhao, Faro District, Algarve
Then we follow on to the Moorish town of Olhão, a key town for fishing and its important fish market.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tavira, Tavira, Faro District, Algarve
Visit the attractive and charming old town of Tavira with a 4th Century Roman Bridge and its many churches.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: 8900-019 Cacela Velha, Portugal
Then on to Cacela Velha, a village located on a sandy slope in front of the Ria Formosa and the sea, from where you can visit one of the most beautiful panoramic landscapes of the Algarve.
Pass By: Monte Gordo, Monte Gordo, Faro District, Algarve
Monte Gordo is situated on one of the finest beaches of the Eastern Algarve, and has been transformed from a minor fishing village into a modern and popular resort town.
Pass By: Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Faro District, Algarve
The border town with Spain, separated bt the generous mouth of the Guadiana river.
