Mountainous Monchique
The peaceful village of Monchique can seem a world away from the cosmopolitan vibe of the Quinta do Lago area. A day trip here is like stepping back in time, […]
Family villa holidays with hotel luxury
Surrounded by golf courses and breathtaking beaches, we were here to try Four Seasons Fairways innovative approach to family accommodation – all villas but with all the advantages of a […]
The pretty historic town of Tavira
by Helen Gordon On a sunny spring day, we travelled past Faro to the calmer, more relaxed eastern Algarve region and the pretty historic city of Tavira. A favourite destination […]
Explore the world of the kids club
To make life easier for families with young children and to make holidays even more fun, Fairways continues to invest in its already popular ‘Upside Down World Kids Club’, running […]
Fitness at Fairways
If you enjoy keeping fit, this is the place to be. Our facilities include state-of-the-art workout equipment in our air-conditioned gym, pleasant temperatures in the indoor and outdoor pools, plus […]
Fresh oysters from the Ria Formosa
by Helen Gordon Each time we descend into Faro airport, I can’t help but exclaim over the beauty of the shoreline, the magical islands and the aquamarine sea, whilst thinking […]
Focus on festivals
Islamic Festival of Mértola Of the many festivals held in Southern Portugal, arguably the most interesting take the region’s turbulent history as their theme. In Mértola, a pretty, fortified town […]
FADO the soulful music of Portugal
The striking blue and white panels that decorate the Fairways villas are a joyful homage to Portuguese culture and heritage. There is poetry from Luís de Camões, the father of […]
A family-owned wine estate, craft brewery and lots more
After visiting a number of Alentejan vineyards over the past few years, we were keen to explore the ‘closer to home’ growing Algarvean wine scene, and so we asked our […]
Biking Buddies
There are plenty of fitness activities on offer from Fairways, and as members, Carol Carne and Judith Karr will tell you, cycling is one of them, either with organised groups […]