Unfold your maps! Algarve Geography

If you know the Algarve well, stop reading here.

This is meant for people who’d like to get to know the area a little better. Let’s take a 30 000 foot view of the Algarve and slot everything into place like a giant wooden jigsaw puzzle. No longer will you be confused about how far your mates are from your resort, or how long it will take to cruise over for a surf on the west coast.

So unfold your maps (or click open Google Maps), and take a listen to my airliners view of our wonderful piece of paradise.

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Algarve Geography show notes

• The Algarve’s four borders.
• The Algarve’s three main areas: Litoral, Barrocal, and Serra.
• The Algarve’s population, both local and expats.
• The administrative regions of the Algarve: Districts, Concelhos, and Freguesias.
• Algarvian cities and towns.
• Natural geographical formations of the Algarve.

This one was quite a bit different from my normal interviews. Did you find it educational?

Algarve Photos

Here are some images I have taken in my travels around the region.

Zip lining in Alcoutim

Mountain biking near Alte

Paddle boarding on the Arade River.

Glamping north of Silves.

Algarve winter sky.

Near São Bras de Alportel.

The Ria Formosa.

Albufeira’s stunning rock formations.