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The coastline of Lagoa town council, with Carvoeiro at its centre and spreading out west towards Ferragudo and east to Senhora da Rocha, is generally recognised as the most beautiful of the Algarve. In fact our most famous beach, Praia da Marinha, is regularly rated as one of the most beautiful in the world. Those of us who live here often take for granted the fantastical rock formations, clifftop views and picture-perfect beaches that are on our doorstep. Boat trips along the coast have long been an obligatory excursion for visitors to the area but over recent years there has been a surge in interest from walkers, whether serious hikers or those just out for stroll. The local authorities have gone to great lengths to harness the potential of this natural asset, building our wonderful wooden walkway from Algar Seco to Carvoeiro’s church and marking out hiking trails in some other areas.

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As the busy Algarve summer winds down, the region still has much to offer to those looking to enjoy it without the bustle of the high season. On the gastronomy front, we visit Portimão’s Vau Steakhouse to learn about the history of this family restaurant and take a look at the new menu at Vilalara Resort’s B&G restaurant, which takes inspiration from typical Algarvian flavours. Further ahead, we step out for brunch in Carvoeiro and go for a hike on the Seven Hanging Valleys trail. Elsewhere in this edition, we head to São Marcos da Serra, in Silves, where one family has revived ancestral traditions to produce unique liqueurs. See our report starting on page 10. For a fun afternoon, we stop by the Portimão 3D Fun Art Museum, a new creative space filled with optical illusions. Starting on page 34, we speak with local artist Jérome Gay, who puts his feelings on canvas and uses his shop in Ferragudo as a showcase for Portuguese arts and crafts.

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