Here you will find a selection of the best photos published in the Algarve-Portal since its launch in 2001: the major cities, impressive places of interest, the rich flora and fauna of the various landscapes, the finest beaches and places for water sports and golf, hiking and biking trails on the coast and in the hinterland, the great gastronomic and cultural heritage, popular events and markets, ... and many more
Image gallery of the Buddhist monument (stupa) and monastery on the Alto do Malhão in the Serra do Mú north of Loulé, central Algarve
Image gallery of the ancient fishing site Boca do Rio in the western Algarve near Budens
Image gallery of the ancient water water supply "Torre de Tavira" on top of the castle hill. Installed on the rooftop, the mirror systems projects a fabulous 360° panoramic life view on Tavira, the Gilao river and the Ria Formosa.
Image gallery of the castle of Silves, built by the Almoravid Arabs in the 11th century: The imposing and admirable castle of the former capital of the Algarve is a distinct reminder of the grandeur of the art of the Muslims, reflecting the splendour attained by the Islamic civilisation in the Algarve.
Image gallery of the mighty castle of Castro Marim on the Guadiana river, the border of the Algarve to Spain - a National Monument of Portugal
Image gallery of expositions of various traditional costumes of the 19th and 20th century, sacral arts, historical vehicles and agricultural utilities of the region in São Brás de Alportel in the hinterland of the Algarve
The so called "Cross of Portugal" in Silves, a stone cross in Gothic style, has been erected in the last quater of the 15th. Century in the former capital of the Algarve
Image gallery of the cathedral in the historical old town "Vila Adentro" of Faro on the square Largo do Sé, built on the site of a Roman temple in the 13th century
Image gallery of the former convent, founded by members of the Carmelite order of nuns in the beginning of the 18th. Century, now used as a cultural centre of Lagoa in the western Algarve
Lighthouse on clifftop of the southernmost tip of the bay of Lagos with bizarre rock formation, steep cliffs, caverns and hidden creeks - especially impressive from the sea side.
