--- title: "Algarve" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Algarve." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/algarve" locale: "en" --- # Algarve Primary place hint: Algarve ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Portugal](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/portugal) > [Algarve](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/algarve) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/algarve) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Algarve ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in the Algarve with the best hotel views. - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/portugal/algarve/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish and authentic places to stay. This page presents a selection of Algarve boutique hotels, guest houses, holiday homes and villas, with examples including Âmago, Conversas de Alpendre and Casa Mãe. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/algarve-itinerary/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed itineraries, destination guides, hiking, and road trips. Their Algarve itinerary guide is useful for matching the region to different trip lengths, from three-day visits to trips of eight days or longer. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-algarve/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a travel blog by Caz and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides, family travel, and travel advice. Their Algarve article offers a well-rounded activity overview, with beaches, landscapes, and classic destination experiences gathered into one approachable guide. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/where-to-stay-in-the-algarve/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed trip guides and practical planning advice. Their Algarve accommodation guide is a practical area-by-area resource for choosing where to stay based on neighborhood fit. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/where-to-stay-in-algarve-portugal/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent travel. Their Algarve stay guide is helpful for independent travelers comparing neighborhoods, local things to do, and hotel or hostel options by area. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/free-things-to-do-in-algarve-portugal/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is Claire Sturzaker's solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog. Her Algarve guide is a good budget-friendly pick, highlighting 10 free things to do around the coast, beaches, surf, and fishing towns. - [Dan Flying Solo](https://www.danflyingsolo.com/things-to-do-algarve-best-places/) (danflyingsolo.com) Dan Flying Solo is Daniel James Clarke's travel blog and photography site, focused on stories, guides, and visually rich destinations. His Algarve guide brings together beaches, towns, villages, islands, hikes, and coastal scenery, making it a strong visual introduction to the region. - [Velvet Escape](https://velvetescape.com/action-and-adventure-in-the-algarve/) (velvetescape.com) Velvet Escape is Keith Jenkins' luxury and soft-adventure travel blog, covering culture, nature, food, wine, and destination experiences. His Algarve article is a good fit for active travelers, focusing on villages, rugged coastline, beaches, action, and soft-adventure experiences. - [Ciao Bambino](https://ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/europe/portugal/algarve) (ciaobambino.com) Ciao Bambino is a family travel agency site with a blog and destination-planning resources. Their Algarve destination collection is useful for family-trip planning, gathering related posts and resources in one focused regional hub. - [Travel To Blank](https://traveltoblank.com/things-to-do-in-algarve-exploring-lagos-portugal/) (traveltoblank.com) Travel To Blank is a couple-run travel guide site focused on planning, walking guides, sustainability, and inclusive travel. Their Algarve guide gives practical attention to Lagos and nearby coastal highlights, including beaches, grottos, limestone cliffs, and Benagil Cave. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/hiking-algarve/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering independent travel, hiking, and destination advice. Their Algarve hiking guide is a helpful outdoor resource, comparing trails and viewpoints for travelers planning time on foot. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/algarve-with-kids) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel-publishing site with destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their Algarve family-travel article is a practical starting point for planning a trip with kids, using clear destination context for southern Portugal. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/benagil-caves-algarve-portugal/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog focused on short trips, practical planning, and photography spots. Their Benagil Cave article is a useful focused guide for travelers who want key visitor information on this specific Algarve coastal attraction. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/where-to-stay-in-the-algarve/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) Girl About The Globe is a social-impact travel blog focused on conscious solo female travel and practical planning resources. Their Algarve stay guide is helpful for solo travelers, with a practical focus on accommodation choices along the region's coastline. ## Travel Videos - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mjEAakFj_A) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel tied to Rick Steves’ European guidebooks, television, and radio travel programs. This travel video connects Lisbon with the Algarve, giving helpful context on Lisbon's historic atmosphere, Cape Sagres, beaches, and the fishing village of Salema. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1AHQJzC-go) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand advice on culture, planning, budgeting, safety, and visitor expectations. This short guide video offers concise tourist tips for visiting Faro and the wider Algarve region of Portugal.