5 Coastal Treasures in the Algarve & Beyond
1. Praia da Marinha (Algarve) – Iconic cliffs and crystal water, listed among Europe’s most beautiful beaches .
2. Arrifana (Costa Vicentina) – A classic surf town with dramatic cliffs, fresh seafood, and the Ribât de Arrifana fortress .
3. Olhão (Eastern Algarve) – Authentic fishing‑village character with lively markets and ferry access to barrier‑islands .
4. Ilha Deserta near Faro – A tranquil “Caribbean‑like” island accessed from Faro with calm waters and fine sand .
5. Comporta (Alentejo coast) – Elegant, quiet retreats with pine and rice‑field landscapes just an hour from Lisbon .
Why it matters: A coast‑to‑coast tapestry of classic swimmable beaches, untouched islands, surf culture, and refined escapes.
Portugal Magik Tours: We curate small‑group coastal tours—sunset drinks on Ilha Deserta, surf lessons in Arrifana, and gourmet seafood dinners in Olhão
https://portugal-magik.com/tour/7-days-in-portugal-driver-chauffeur-at-your-disposal-111/
Insider tip: Combine an Olhão market visit with a ferry ride to Ilha Deserta for a day of culinary and sun-kissed adventure.
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
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