EACH year around 1.4million Brits head to Portugal’s Algarve – so why not explore a quieter Portuguese gem that is cheaper?

In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the ...

On the Costa Vicentina, a Lisbon resident finds cliffside hikes, surf beaches, and stylish new boutique hotels far from the ...

Portugal’s Algarve is famous for its 300 days of sunshine a year and 100-plus beaches. But, as I discovered on a recent shoulder-season trip, there is plenty to see and do beyond its sandy shores and ...

The Algarve has a bit of a reputation as wall‑to‑wall resorts and sunbeds, but once you step away from the coast, a different side appears. Think hill villages where old men still play cards in the ...

Birdwatching hides allow visitors an unobtrusive view into these bustling avian communities, without causing disturbance. Tavira Island is a part of Ria Formosa but deserves a special mention because ...

Filippo Ganna targets Tirreno-Adriatico TT on road to Classics peak fitness ...

Spotted racing around Portugal, Toyota's WRC27 prototype trades the Yaris's hatchback body style for a new coupe format.

A LIDO that was set to close for good has backtracked and confirmed that it will reopen for the 2026 summer season. The ...

Kerry will be using Quinta do Lago high performance facility at The Campus facility between Faro and Vilamoura, the high end complex regularly used by Ireland rugby teams.

A sun-soaked Mediterranean island where turquoise waters meet sweeping sandy beaches and waterparks tower above palm-lined promenades has ...

The best European beach destinations for sun without the crowds - Our pick of secret spots to get your beach fix without the ...