Parts of southern England have highs in the low 20s forecast for Friday afternoon. The Algarve, in Portugal, is set to see ...

Welcome rain brings ‘peace of mind’ After the wettest March in decades, the Algarve is positively brimming over with water.

Located less than three hours south of Lisbon, the Algarve (from Arabic’s al-garbh for "the west”) is the southernmost region of Portugal. Renowned for its golden cliffs, silky sand beaches ...

Portugal is big on surfing all along its coast line. In the Algarve, the west coast provides perfect conditions for competent ...

Braga, one of Portugal’s oldest cities, is steeped in religious and architectural history. A visit to the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, with its impressive Baroque stairway, is a must. Stroll through ...

Get immersed in authentic Portugal, away from the tourist resorts. Interested in visiting the Algarve region ... while to the west, the nudist beach of Homem Nu is a discreet haven.

If you’re weary of the Algarve but are nevertheless fond of Portugal, you should give its renowned Silver Coast a try.

Portugal really does have everything: beachbreaks, slabs, pointbreaks, huge waves, good waves for beginners… There are waves for every type of surfer. The North Atlantic roars to life during the ...