Exploring the Algarve Coast in Portugal: One-Day Car Itinerary
Here, you will read about these and other beach suggestions and activities along the Southwest Coast of the Algarve in Portugal, with magnificent landscapes. The hard part is leaving and moving on to the next city because each one has a unique beauty!
The Beaches Route in the Algarve is based on my day trip (round trip), where I rented a car from the city of Albufeira and headed to Sagres (1 hour and 10 minutes via A22). Then, on the way back, I stopped at each of the points: Sagres Lighthouse, Cordoama Viewpoint, Lagos, Lagoa, and Albufeira (an average of 30 minutes away each).
Albufeira
Firstly, this day trip along the Algarve Coast was carried out during my voluntary exchange, so I started the journey from Albufeira where I was staying. When exploring Albufeira, begin with Fisherman's Beach, where calm waters invite for a refreshing swim.
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