r/Algarve

All the beaches near Carvoeiro ive been too the last few days are covered in smelly seaweed and infested with flys. Ive tried a couple of different oned. Thinking of heading over to some of the bigger beaches near Portimao if anyone has any suggestions or has had a similiar experience before,

Hi! I’m seeking for advice on what to pack for an upcoming trip in Algarve and Alentejo. We’ll be staying 7 nights, sleeping in b&bs, and hopefully doing some surfing, trekking and visiting beaches? We are a couple with 2 hand luggages each.

I’m going to Albufeira in a few days and was wondering if €1000 would be enough for one week, going with 2 mates gonna be drinking quite heavy day and night and a few dinners and breakfast/lunch on most days. Also wanted to do something like jet skis in the day etc so just wondering if that would be enough or if I need to bring more.
Thanks

My boyfriend & I are visiting Portugal from the US for the first time in early August, with 3 days planned for Algarve.

We are in our mid 30s, enjoy beaches & pools, scenic views, and a little bit of partying. Any advice on where to stay or itinerary in general?

Thank you!

I am driving down from Lisbon on Thursday Sep 24 and driving back the morning of Thursday Oct 1 to catch my flight back home.

I am debating between 2 options:

1. Spending the whole week in 1 town as a base (possibly Lagos?) and doing day trips with the car to explore different beaches/towns (Portimao, Carvoeiro, Albufeira, Falesia, etc)

2. Splitting the week at 2 hotels (1 in Lagos and 1 further east like Albufeira?) I would spend the time in Lagos exploring locally and then from Albufeira exploring different towns.

I am not averse to packing up and switching hotels midweek as I am used to this when traveling in Europe.

How would you spend your week in the Algarve? Does Lagos make sense as a base? TIA!

Hi! I’ll be in Faro, Portugal 1st week of August this year. Wanted to know some nice places for meals and drinks. I’ll be travelling with my bf and im celebrating my 25th birthday so the vibe im expecting is a lil bougie and cute.

Any and every suggestion is welcome! xx

Missing in Portugal: looking for information about Andrei Singureanu (34) and a Reddit boat job in Lagos

I’m posting in the hope that someone here may help w/ this case or find a Reddit post that could be connected to it

Andrei Nicolae Singureanu, a 34-year-old Romanian citizen, disappeared in Portugal on June 5, 2026

He had been living and working in Porto. His employment ended on June 3, and he already had a flight booked back to Romania for June 13. He never boarded that flight

After leaving his accommodation on June 4, he took only his phone. He left behind his passport, ID, bank cards, laptop, clothes, and almost all of his personal belongings

According to his family, Andrei had been excited for weeks about a job he had found through Reddit.
The job was reportedly posted by a German man of Romanian origin, around 60 years old, who owned a boat in Lagos, Algarve. The work involved painting and maintaining the boat in exchange for accommodation and food.

According to Andrei’s partner, they initially couldn’t agree on the working conditions because Andrei wanted decent accommodation and reasonable working hours. She later said the advertisement was reposted after May 15, looking for someone more “easy-going.”

Whether Andrei ever traveled to meet this man is unknown.

On June 5, according to his partner, Andrei sent two voice messages. Around 3:00 PM, he said:
“Come get me from here. Take me somewhere safe.”
Around 6:00 PM, he sent another message saying:
“I’m on my way to you. Don’t worry.”
She reported hearing what sounded like a bus, train, or car in the background.

According to information communicated by the Portuguese police to the family, Andrei’s phone was last registered near Marateca at approximately 6:05 PM on June 5. Another reported location places the phone near Amoreiras/Odemira earlier that afternoon, although the sequence has not been publicly clarified.

The disappearance was reported to Portuguese police on June 6, and the case remains open.

Description
34 years old
Romanian
185 cm (6’1”)
Approximately 60 kg (132 lbs)
Very slim build
Dark brown hair
Brown eyes
Usually wore a wooden cross pendant

LE: A new lead has emerged from facebook.
according to them, there is reportedly an older Romanian man with German citizenship living in Lagos who is known to hire workers. His first name may be Gheorghe, although that has not yet been confirmed.
The same source also said he is not currently associated with boat painting work and may instead own or operate a bar, club, or similar business.

It’s been 2 days and they are all day and night around some school, every time I go near it I see those kids playing even now. Do they not sleep? Is this zombie apocalypse ? Why are they non stop around that school ? Always playing ? Its weird ?

so I just wanna know if it’s connected to football match or is it normal at summer because it’s hot during the day?

I’m so sorry if my message came out wrong I didn’t mean to complain it’s pure curiosity

Staying for 5 days with boyfriend. Flights, hotels(breakfast included) & boat trip to Benagil Caves already sorted out and paid for.

Planning to visit the strip, the beaches, maybe a day trip to Lagos or Old Town and just chill, go out for lunches and dinners and relax and stuff. Got a dinner booked at Versatile and a slot at Mirador Champagne Bar.

How much spending money would I need?

Edit: right now I have £500 set aside but can add more. Also we’re not big drinkers at all.

Boas malta,

Pergunta um bocado aleatória, mas tenho curiosidade em saber a vossa opinião.

Para quem vive no Algarve, ou passa cá bastante tempo, há algum serviço privado que vos deixe frustrados por cá? Seja porque é difícil de encontrar, funciona mal, é pouco prático, demora demasiado, é caro para o que oferece, ou simplesmente não resolve bem o problema.

Não estou a falar de serviços públicos nem de política, é mais coisas do dia a dia.

Também pode ser uma coisa pequena e “aborrecida”. Às vezes são essas que mais chateiam no dia a dia.

Estou só curioso para perceber que problemas/frustrações é que as pessoas sentem por cá a nível de serviços.

Boas noites, tou aqui em trabalho e queria saber o que pessoal mais novo faz à noite algo tranquilo beber uns copos etc. obg

Hi all,
Visiting Lagos tomorrow and wondering if any bars or pubs serve ice cold beer? (Iced glass etc) I’m not a heavy drinker and only have 1 or 2 so would rather make it a good one whilst out enjoying the sun.
Thanks!

Hi! Is it better to take an uber from Faro to Lagos (are there many cars available at 15:30 and how much approx.) or to book a transfer or use public transport? How much all the options approx and how long does it take? Thanks in advance

Boa tarde,

Encontro-me por Faro/Loulé e procuro grupo para ir ao café, conviver, jogar jogos, discutir assuntos.

Tenho 34 anos, sou professor em Loulé, onde também resido.