The Algarve is best taken slowly. Three days of Atlantic coast, whitewashed fishing towns, and food that tastes of the sea — this itinerary is built for those who want to move at their own speed, with the landscape doing the work.
The first day is arrival: settling into accommodation in Lagos, Albufeira or Vilamoura, finding the beach, remembering what unhurried feels like. Day two opens up the coast — the dramatic sea caves and cathedral rocks between Lagos and Ponta da Piedade, perhaps a boat along the water to reach the Benagil cave from the sea. The Fortress of Sagres, standing on its own promontory at the corner of Europe. Dinner of cataplana or grilled fish where the catch is always fresh.
The third morning is for the Ria Formosa — the long, quiet lagoon that runs along the eastern Algarve — or a last beach, a last coffee in a harbour square. The drive back to Lisbon passes through a different Portugal: inland, agricultural, slower.
What's included
- Private guide and driver
- Private vehicle throughout
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
Good to know
- Duration: 3 days
- Departure: flexible — typically 9am on day one
- Group size: private — your group only
- Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian
- Note: accommodation is not included; we can advise on where to stay
Pricing
All our tours are priced according to group size and the vehicle required. Send us an enquiry and we will come back to you with a proposal.