A miracle of design: Faro, the Palm Springs of Portugal
Faro is much more than a gateway to the Algarve: fans of modernism are now waking up to the way its sharp, angular buildings shine in the southern sun
May 2021
Blue sky, green sea and red tape: diving in the Algarve after lockdown
With a few days of spectacular diving near Lagos fresh in the memory, Kevin Rushby had to tackle the last few hurdles of Covid paperwork to return home
‘The beginning of normality’: Algarve welcomes back British tourists
Unemployment rose by 70% in the past year in the Portuguese region most reliant on tourism, so locals are delighted to see Kevin Rushby and today’s other arrivals
25 of the best places to stay in Portugal
The only major destination on the green list is blessed with stunning beaches, verdant scenery and superb hotels and cottages
April 2021
I spent lockdown on a Portuguese island
Armona, off the Algarve, has been home since Covid’s second wave – and I’ve grown to love its beauty, simplicity and kindness
November 2020
How I fell in love with Portugal’s briny, garlicky clams – plus the recipe
One food writer so loved the country’s famed shellfish he set up his own restaurant in the clam capital of the Algarve
August 2020
The best places to stay in Portugal for a late-summer break
With Portugal now added to the UK’s list of travel corridors, we round up hotels, campervans and self-catering for a September holiday
June 2020
The real Algarve: 'A white-washed village adrift in the kissing sea'
With talk of air bridges opening, the beaches, splendid seafood and ramshackle charms of Olhão will soon be within reach again
June 2019
Namaste, dudes: yoga and surfing in the Algarve, Portugal
A surf and yoga outfit based in south Asia has opened a branch in the Algarve, handy for golden beaches on two distinct coastlines and refuelling on custard tarts
April 2019
Historic walking trails
Walking the wilder side of the Algarve
A self-guided walk along the dramatic cliffs and deserted footpaths of an Algarve a world away from the beach resorts and golf courses
March 2019
40 of the best beaches in Europe
Readers' travel tips
10 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe: readers’ tips
February 2019
20 of the best activity holidays in the UK and Europe
Lying by the pool not your thing? We’ve got everything from horse riding to multi-activity beach breaks to get your endorphins going
January 2019
25 holidays to reboot your life
From yoga to surfing to pool therapy, Yorkshire to Sardinia to Poland, find yourself on an amazing retreat
September 2018
Going for gold: 20 autumn getaways in the UK and Europe
Walking in the Highlands, cider making in Devon, wine tasting in Tuscany … autumn is the perfect time to escape
July 2018
The best places to surf, stay and eat on Portugal's coast
Catch great waves along the Portuguese coast, then kick back at a beach bar or restaurant before bedding down for the night – all tried and tested by Veerle Helsen, author of the book Surf & Stay
March 2018
Readers' travel tips
Wild spring flowers in Europe: readers’ travel tips
25 of the best beaches in Europe
January 2018
Top 10 last-minute half-term holiday deals
Looking for a family break but no time to browse? Our pick of late deals in Europe and further afield will ease the way to a February escape
December 2017
Winter sun destinations: 10 top trips
Whether it’s yoga in Morocco, fine food in South Africa or getting off the beaten track in Brazil, here are 10 holidays to escape the winter blues
