As summer approaches, the Algarve comes alive with its rich, old tradition of food – here’s what the region has to offer ...

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 In the glare of the morning sun, the streets of ...

We’re standing outside a gateway to the old town in Faro, the capital of the Algarve in the south of Portugal, when our tour guide asks: “How many of you have come from somewhere else in Portugal — ...

The Algarve region is known for its sun-kissed balmy beaches, whitewashed fishing villages, rocky sea cliffs, pinnacles, arches, and coves with wild shores made for surfing. There are so many fun ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The overwhelming sense of calm was the first thing I fell in love with in Portugal when I moved here full-time nearly four years ago. There’s always time to sit and have a coffee and appreciate the ...

Ria Formosa Natural Park Experience off-peak Algarve on bike and on foot ... and away from the masses The streets of Albufeira were emptying as I caught the last of the afternoon sun. Shopkeepers were ...

United Airlines resumes direct flights between New York and Faro on 15th May 2026, marking the third year of operation of the route. The timing aligns with growing interest from US travellers and ...

Sometimes, the Algarve gets a bad rap. After six decades as a prime package-tour destination, it’s perhaps no surprise that sun-drenched southern coast of Portugal can trigger a sniffy reaction from ...

Landing at Faro Airport at dusk. The welcoming glow of the Western Algarve is now more accessible, with a new direct route from Newark Liberty International. It’s exactly 60 years ago this summer that ...

Staff are desperately bailing out water from Portugal's Faro Airport after a huge downpour caused the terminal to flood. The Algarve travel hub became swamped amid the deluge this morning, ...