Oct–May: Free; June–Sept: Paid
76 kilometers, Faro Airport (FAO)
+351-282-460250
The Allure of Algarve
Hit the beach, visit a castle, and explore gorgeous grottoes
Portugal’s southern coastline is a popular vacation destination, celebrated for its breathtaking Atlantic beaches, lush golf courses, and picturesque fishing towns. Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach provides the perfect vantage point for experiencing it all, from spectacular natural attractions to family-friendly fun. Soak up the sun at stunning spots like Three Brothers Beach, tour the red sandstone Silves Castle, believed to date back to the Romans or Visigoths in the 4th or 5th century, and learn about the area’s sardine fishing and canning history at the Portimão Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy bird-watching in the Alvor Dunes, taking a boat tour to marvel at the golden cliffs and hidden grottoes of Ponta da Piedade and the huge sea cave of Benagil, and scuba diving through the sunken Portuguese warships rife with marine life at Ocean Revival Dive Park. If you’re here with kids, they’ll love seeing the dolphin and sea lion shows at Zoomarine® oceanographic park, zipping down the waterslides at Slide & Splash®, and mingling with animals from five different continents at the Lagos Zoo.