Neighborhood

Embrace your inner Marco Polo and explore the unknown Algarve

Vila Real de Santo António, Castro Marim and Alcoutim, the three main Eastern Algarve municipalities, have become recognized for their beautiful environment, where sun, sea, river and mountain create unique and special experience for every single person who visits.

Cacela Velha

On top of a hill, overlooking the sea and the easternmost lagoon of the Ria Formosa, this charming, tranquil fishing village is certainly worth a visit, home to an 18th century fort, pretty church, beautifully calm beach and excellent seafood.

Castro Marim

Castro Marim has, historically, been an important town because of its position near the banks of the Guadiana and its proximity to the coast. The remains of a castle stand on one hill overlooking the town and the Fort of São Sebastião on the opposite hill, with the houses of the town in between. From the castle enjoy a great view of the river, the salt pans (an important part of the economy of this area) and the sea in the distance. Castro Marim is a laidback town, comprising typically Portuguese houses, cafés and wide streets. The area is quite flat, making it ideal for bike rides or walks.

Alcoutim

Reach Alcoutim, on the banks of the Guadiana, by boat or a short 30-minute drive from Vila Real de Santo António; this pretty hillside town comprises cobbled streets, small squares and a paved promenade along the riverfront which is overlooked by a handful of cafes and restaurants. As early as 2,500BC, the region around Alcoutim attracted people because of the deposits of copper, iron and manganese and in Roman times a number of mines were established.

Tavira

Tavira´s foundation dates back to the late Bronze Age, thus there is a great deal of interesting history about this town; there are several churches from different centuries which have left their mark behind, an old castle and a charming town center which is divided in two parts by a river. Using the nearby footbridge Santa Luzia, you can easily reach the islands and beaches of Tavira.

Seville

Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is not only one of the most beautiful cities of Spain but also the city with the largest number of listed monuments in Europe. The Archivo de Indias, the Giralda, the Alcazar and one of the largest historical centres of Spain are certainly a great incentive for anyone who wants to know the culture of this Andalusian province.
Seville is a city recognized for its wealth of unmissable sites. While many of these places are recognized for their historic significance, there are some contemporary sites that deserve the attention of affluent travellers as well. Among these worthwhile monuments is the Metropol Parasol – locally recognized as Las Setas de la Encarnación (“Incarnación’s Mushrooms”)  due to their quirky shape. Boasting six parasols and four levels, the design of this structure was inspired by the vaults of the Seville Cathedral and the ficus trees in Plaza de Cristo de Burgos.