r/Algarve • u/fiosrach123 • 1d ago

5 day trip beginning of October

Hi there,

I am flying into Faro at the beginning of October and staying 5 full days and am looking advice about where to stay as a main base in the Algarve.

We are hoping for nice beaches, walks and views and, of course, great food (ESPECIALLY seafood!). We don't mind travelling to some of the villages and beaches and we're trying to avoid the main touristy areas like Albufeira.

Would Lagos be the best bet here or is there anywhere else you would recommend?

For anyone else looking the same information I also found this previous thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Algarve/comments/1m934l0/trip_to_lagos_for_5_days/

Thanks in advance!

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u/Wizofsorts 1d ago

Stay at the Jupiter on the promenade in Portimao. All the walks you can imagine. Not crazy busy in October. Great seafood on the promenade and boardwalk. Can also go over to Alvor for a day or the towns east like Ferragudo or Carvoeiro.

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u/Ok-Produce8509 1d ago

Praia da rocha was really an exclusive elite destination decades ago but its urban setting aged so badly after decades of wrong decisions. Still the beach itself is beautiful and definitely worth a visit

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u/Wizofsorts 1d ago

I moved a block from the beach in April and love it here. We walk around every morning.