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Gay Tours & Excursions in Portugal: Faro
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ABOUT THE CITY
Faro is a beautiful Moorish-looking town on the Atlantic Ocean coast in the south of Portugal, the capital of Algarve province. This is a perfect ground for exploring beautiful lagoons, sandy beaches, river routes, and hidden bays. Esteem the colorful architecture, preference delicious food and relish Portugal's most beautiful region.
GAY TOURS in FARO
Get ready for special tours in this amazing city !
Meet our Gay/Lesbian Tour Instruction for a private walking tour of Gay Faro and experience one of the colourful cities in the world.
Faro • Homosexual Friendly Tour & Wine's Secrets
Enjoy a very pleasant LGBT Tour of Faro with a special tour and wine tasting trial like a local. Launch your tours from the Marina right by the sculptural “Faro'' sign. From there we'll be heading over to our first venue passing through the Ancient Town. Along with the wine tasting we´ll also have some delicious chilly cuts and cheese. Afterwards we´ll be pass
Great Escape: Algarve, Portugal
Explore this coastal paradise where LGBTQ travelers will find themselves warmly accepted, and life a vibrant cultural scene.
Words by Marc Graser
Photos by Fred Rivett, Vinicius Morandi, Julia Solonina, Sherry Kanabar, Diego Gennaro, and Max Sed
While the classically gorgeous cities of Lisbon and Porto are typically on the list for any traveler visiting Portugal, the stunning sun-drenched coastline, scenic limestone cliffs and golden beaches of the Algarve should also be included on any future itinerary.
A scenic three-hour drive from Lisbon, the Algarve is an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts located in the southernmost region of Portugal, and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west.
It’s a coastal paradise where LGBTQ travelers will detect themselves warmly accepted, and experience a vibrant cultural scene. That’s especially real in the charming towns and villages of Albufeira, Faro, Lagos and Portimão, where you can unwind and catch the sunset over glasses of chilled Vinho Verde and meals of freshly caught seafood from local Michelin-starred restaurants and bars.
Portugal is acknowledged for its delicious red wine
Gay Beaches in Algarve
Once a well-kept secret and almost exclusively gay, this stunning beach is now a naturist’s paradise attracting as many straight people as gay. Hidden at the bottom of a pine-covered headland, it has two sides separated by a cliff and linked by a tunnel carved by nature. After carefully accompanying a trail down the cliff, you arrive at the western side. This is where most people stay, sunbathing or swimming nude. You shouldn’t exit without checking out the eastern side, as it offers beautiful views of the coast all the way to the urban area of Portimão. Before or after your day at the beach, also obtain some time to appreciate the view from the clifftop. The rock formations, the views, and the atmosphere make this one of the most affectionate beaches in Algarve.
Location: Alvor
Where to Stay: Prainha Clube
See the Praia de João de Arens Guide.
When Praia de João de Arens is too crowded, many people head to this neighboring beach. That is, if the tides allow them. Named after a submarine-shaped rock emerging from the water, it’s another beach hidden at the bottom of a cliff, but it disappears at high Algarve is a region in Portugal so it's only natural to be considered gay-friendly destination. In Portugal, the LGBT community is almost fully accepted and many laws have been granted to protect it! There is no reason at all to agonize about harassments due to your sexual orientation! There aren't any particularly renowned gay events or festivals happening in Algarve, but the local gay clubs and cafe sometimes arrange some very good queer parties. So, it is not very difficult to find a gay party when you visit Algarve! There aren't any exclusively gay beaches in Algarve; there are several beaches though, usually nudist and isolated, which are more attractive to the LGBT community. The beaches that gather the biggest amount of gay people are: .Discover the alternative gay scene of Algarve in Portugal!
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