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Algarve & Andalucia - Tapas, Walks & Sunsets

The gems of the Eastern Algarve and Southern Spain. Explore quaint seaside towns, enjoy a delicious lunch on Tavira island, explore the labyrinth of islands in the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa by boat and take a ferry across the border to Ayamonte in Spain for Tapas!

  • Breakfast & five dinners with wine, three in the hotel and two in local restaurants. one tapas lunch in Spain & one lunch on Tavira Island.

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Overview

Holiday Highlights

  • Stay in a centrally located hotel, with a delightful spa area and within walking distance of the main town.
  • Take a boat trip to the spectacular Tavira Island for a delicious lunch on the beach.
  • Explore Alcoutim and the picturesque Castro Marim Nature Reserve.
  • Take a boat trip to the Barrier Islands of the Ria Formosa.
  • Cross the border to Spain to enjoy tapas in Ayamonte in Andalucia.

Experience the tranquil beauty of the Eastern Algarve, a hidden gem enjoying a serene, relaxed and unhurried lifestyle. Nestled close to the Spanish border and surrounded by plantations of fragrant orange and lemon trees, the Eastern Algarve is home to beautiful long sandy beaches and picturesque traditional Portuguese towns dotting the waterfront. 

Embraced by scent infused pine forests and gentle rolling hills, the picturesque beach towns of Monte Gordo or Tavira are your centre for the week, located close to the river Guadiana on the Portuguese-Spanish border. Stroll along the glorious sandy beaches to the seafront promenade filled with local restaurants, bars and shops. Take a refreshing dip in the turquoise sea, the water here is calm and the warmest in Portugal as Monte Gordo’s beaches are sheltered from the cooler Atlantic winds.

The hotel has wonderful spa facilities and is just a stone’s throw away from the beach and a short walk away from the main streets of town, perfect for exploring the Algarve and Andalucia.

Throughout the holiday you'll explore quaint seaside towns such as Altura and Olhao. Spend a day visiting beautiful Tavira and its heavenly island, where you'll indulge a delicious lunch. A boat takes you across the border to Ayamonte in Spain for a traditional tapas lunch. Glide through the labyrinth of islands of the tranquil Parque Natural da Ria Formosa by boat. Immerse yourself in the unique charm of this unhurried region, where relaxation meets cultural exploration. 

  • Return flights from London to Faro
  • Airport transfers
  • En suite four star hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis, including local tourist tax.
  • Five dinners taken in local restaurants or the hotel, including wine or soft drinks
  • One tapas lunch in Spain and one lunch on Tavira island
  • All local transport rquired for the itinerary by private coach/public bus/public train/boat trips
  • Return boat trip to Ayamonte
  • Return boat trip to Tavira Island
  • Boat tour of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
  • All entrances as noted in the itinerary
  • All local tips
  • Services of a Adagio Tour Leader
  • Flexi walking options.
  • Entrance fees (unless otherwise specified)
  • Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)
  • Discretionary tips
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel Insurance

Holiday Information

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Itinerary & Travel

Itinerary Details

Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local conditions can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that routes and timings need to be amended or the order of days may change, sometimes at short notice.

Accommodation

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