No cars, no crowds, no rush. This beach in Portugal's Algarve region is a cream-colored paradise accessible only by ferry and is one of the country's prettiest.

Praia da Falésia, with five miles of white sand and turquoise water set against ochre-colored cliffs, and Praia de Marinha, ...

Portugal’s Algarve is almost too popular, ... Take a 15-minute drive a little further up the coast for a stop at Barril Beach on Tavira Island. It’s a former tuna fishermen’s camp, ...

Tavira, Portugal: a cultural city guide Gift this article free Helen ... A return by ferry to the beach costs €1.90/£1.55 from the town centre (summer only) or €1.50/£1.25 from Quatro ...

EUROPE is home to hundreds of tiny islands, many of which remain unknown to most Brit holidaymakers. While islands like Santorini, Mykonos, and Capri are well-known tourist hotspots, there are plen… ...

Most holidaymakers to Portugal’s Algarve arrive at Faro and turn right to join the sunbathing bodies among the high-rise hotels of Albufeira, Vilamoura et al. Turn left, however, and the weather ...

Tavira is known as the ‘Venice of the Algarve’ (Picture: Getty Images) ... (7.5 miles), rendering it one of the longest beaches in Portugal, ...

At a 33-minute drive, Faro International Airport is the closest airport to Tavira island. Both Ryanair and British Airways operate direct flights to Faro from UK cities like London, Bristol ...