If you're looking to find the authentic Algarve, Loulé's credentials couldn't be more complete – it's one of the oldest cities in the south. See the Roman-era origins and Arabic influences of this pretty city, and then hit the countryside to visit the typical villages of Querenca and Barranco do Velho. It's traditional Portugal to a T.
Visit Loulé, one of the Algarve's oldest cities. Explore Loulé's colourful marketplace. Discover the art of Algarve basket weaving. Explore typical Portuguese villages