Cabanas
One of the best kept secrets of the Portuguese Algarve is the traditional and picturesque fishing village of Cabanas. Cabanas is just east of Tavira and is still relatively free of mass tourism, with only a limited amount of holiday accommodation among their small white square-stone houses. It's a good place to getaway from the crowds and for anyone wanting to enjoy a quiet swim in the beautiful blue lagoon.
Cabanas is a relatively recent addition to the brochures of tour operators which means that so far is has been unspoilt by mass commercialised tourism and it still maintains a feeling of the sleepy little fishing village it once was. If you walk down to the seafront you can still see an array of colored fishing boats with the fishermen delicately tending to there daily catch.The seafood in Cabanas is some of the best in southern Portugal, with the locals still passionate about recipes and traditions that have stood them well for generations.
The surrounding landscape is the beautiful Ria Formosa natural park, this ensures that the authenticity and beauty of the region will be preserved for now and into the future.
One of the strongest reasons for visiting Cabanas is its beautiful beach 'Praia de Cabanas' which is located on an island just offshore called 'Ilha de Cabanas'. A short boat trip takes you across the blue lagoon and onto the white sandy beach.
If you're looking for the Portugal golfing experience there's no better place to stay then Cabanas. With several premiere golf courses to choose from(at least one for each day of the week), makes Cabanas the prime spot for golfing enthusiasts of all abilities.
If you're looking for a more relaxed and authentic experience this sleepy little corner of the Algarve could be the placed for you.
