Solar Alvura

The Journal

Stories, travel tips, and inspiration from the sun-drenched Algarve.

Aerial view of a small coastal town on a peninsula, surrounded by blue water and anchored boats, with a sandy beach and sparse vegetation.

algarve8 May 2026

Ria Formosa Natural Park: A Guide to the Algarve's Wildest Coastline

Everything you need to explore Ria Formosa Natural Park — walking trails, barrier islands, flamingos, seahorses, salt pans, and the best ways to experience Portugal's coastal lagoon.

hotel-news8 May 2026

Things to Do in Moncarapacho: A Local Guide to the Eastern Algarve's Quieter Side

Discover the best things to do in Moncarapacho, from hiking Cerro de São Miguel to Ria Formosa boat trips and the Olhão fish market. Your 2026 local guide.

Solar Alvura

The Journal

Ria Formosa Natural Park: A Guide to the Algarve's Wildest Coastline

Things to Do in Moncarapacho: A Local Guide to the Eastern Algarve's Quieter Side

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