Hi everyone, I’m Nick! I’ve been living in the Algarve for the past 23 years and I stay with my family here in São Brás de Alportel. My wife, Manuela, my daughter, Isabella, and my not-so-little dog, Lucky, are my constant companions. Many of you may have already seen my videos and blog posts before, but if you’re new here, welcome! I’m so glad you decided to check out my blog.
I was thinking about what to do this week when I stumbled upon a Switzerland four-day itinerary video online. I’ve always wanted to visit Switzerland, but it’s one of the most expensive places in the world. However, this video gave me the inspiration to create a similar itinerary for my recent trip around Portugal. In fact, a viewer recently requested that I share my itinerary for my 10-day trip around Portugal, so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to do so.
I’ll be sharing my 10-day route around Portugal, which could serve as a great itinerary for anyone looking to see the whole of Portugal. Additionally, I’ll also be sharing
- a free one-day tour around the East Algarve
- and an itinerary for a tour around the West Algarve.
I’ll be providing Google Maps links, so make sure to check it out below!
Four main areas expats relocate to in the Algarve
I often talk about the four main areas where people relocate to in the Algarve. The first two areas are Lagos and Tavira, with Lagos being the most popular. There’s a great outdoorsy community there, with lots of opportunities for mountain biking, road biking, paddle-boarding, surfing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. There are also many trendy little restaurants and coffee shops popping up in the area, making it a great place to live.
The second area is Portimão, which is becoming the largest urban area in the Algarve with a growing expat community. There are many Italian, French, American, and other expats living there, making it a diverse and vibrant spot.
The third area is a crescent to the west of Faro, stretching from São Brás de Alportel southwards to Vilamoura and Quarteira. Many expats and foreign-owned businesses are located in this area, and it boasts a great nightlife scene.
Finally, the fourth area is around Tavira in the east, which has traditionally been the haven of older foreigners. However, there’s been an influx of younger people into Tavira recently, bringing new life and vitality to the area. There’s still an authentic Portuguese feel to the town, and it’s a great place to experience Portuguese culture.
I hope you find my Portugal itinerary and area recommendations helpful.
One day WESTERN Algarve Itinerary https://www.google.com/maps/@37.1379538,-8.6934206,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s14R_Br7iQLEu6dQBB23JIHDOM2hhe9IQ
One day EASTERN Algarve Itinerary https://www.google.com/maps/@37.121819,-7.7937274,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1A0IR_tMT8QgwAVQRqSfTsdsgT3tUPII
Ten day PORTUGAL Itinerary https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3206631,-9.6016749,7z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1H5cXQ61LS53_tLytskEsTqqOB_SU90E