OUR SERVICES
We take all the worry out of your way. Avoid filling in forms, worrying about delays and the traffic rush. With Galé Holidays transfer and tour services, your only concern is to sit back and relax during your trip. Through our personalised services, you can not only choose the most convenient time but also the type of vehicle in which you wish to be transported.
DOOR-TO-DOOR OR INTERCITY TRANSFERS
Whether you are travelling within the city or between cities, we guarantee a private transfer service with a driver at your disposal, ready to meet your transport needs. We organise any type of transport between locations, a trip to the mall, a trip between hotels, a trip between two cities, always combining an economic, safe and personalised service.
TRANSFERS TO MARKETS
Visiting a market in the Algarve is a great way to spend the day and immerse yourself in the local culture. There are excellent markets spread throughout the region - monthly local markets, daily markets and also special annual or seasonal markets.
Located in an emblematic building from the early twentieth century, it is easily identifiable by its exterior features and its imposing reddish domes. This space attracts thousands of visitors not only for its architectural and heritage value but also for its varied colours, textures and unique aromas, highlighting the culture, customs and traditions of the region daily.
Set in one of the buildings constructed on "stilts", the market area consists of two rectangular spaces - the Fish Market and the Vegetable Market. Open daily, it is visited by hundreds of people looking for the best fresh and organic ingredients.
Recently restored, the old Lagos market, on the marginal avenue, is currently one of the city's attractions. The ground floor maintains the traditional functions of selling fish, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other fresh products, filling itself with colour and animation during the mornings. The upper floor has a viewpoint overlooking the town and its bay, and a restaurant serving Algarve cuisine. On the stairs, a famous poem by Sophia de Melo Breyner is represented on a panel.
BEACH TRANSFERS
The Algarve is home to some of the best beaches in the world and is regularly voted as one of the best seaside destinations in Europe. Get to know some of the most beautiful and welcoming beaches in the region.
The beach appears at the bottom of a very dugout valley, next to the small fishing port of Benagil. The beach is reached through the area reserved for fishing boats, which also take care of visits to the sea caves and wild beaches of the region.
Surrounded by a high cliff sculpted by erosion, Praia da Marinha is considered one of the hundred best beaches in the world, situated in a corner of preserved nature, almost in a wild state. Before heading down towards the beach, be dazzled by the landscape you can see from the top of the cliff.
The sand at Praia Dona Ana unfolds in recesses generated by the cliffs, providing sheltered nooks and crannies for bathers. Before setting off down to the beach, enjoy the viewpoint and contemplate the coastline and the curious rock formations sculpted by the fresh and salt water.
RESTAURANTS AND BARS TRANSFERS
Fully enjoy your reservation in the restaurants of the Algarve. Book your transport with us and guarantee the return trip to your accommodation. Enjoy getting to know the Algarve region's nightlife too without having to worry about the time or transport back to your accommodation.
Meet some of the Algarve's most acclaimed restaurants:
Even before entering the restaurant, it is possible to observe eels hanging out to dry in the sun on the terrace. This tavern serves a wide variety of dishes, including seafood rice, fish stew and whelk bean stew.
Impressive from the moment you step through the door - black and white photographs hang on the wall, showing the old Portimão canneries. One of Portimão's best-kept secrets, where you can eat feasted mackerel, clams or clam soup.
Proof that the hills hide great Algarvean cuisine. Here they serve rooster stewed in red wine and hunting dishes, such as stewed wild boar.
The best diversions on the way to Monchique. Here you eat a lot and very well! With authentic regional dishes straight out of the oven, such as pork knuckle and roast lamb.
Here you eat practically with your feet in the sand. On the menu, you can't go unnoticed by the Corvina ceviche, the tuna skewer, the black scallop rice and the famous sweet potato pie, the star of Aljezur.
PRIVATE AND PERSONALISED
TOURS IN THE ALGARVE
Through the offer of Galé Holidays Tours, discover not only the most touristic Algarve but also the hidden gems inside the region.
Get to know the true essence of the Algarve. Get to know the true flavours and traditions of the Algarve region through a personalised tour tailored to your wishes. All our tours include pick-up from your accommodation and an English-speaking guide.
WINE ESTATES IN THE ALGARVE
An authentic journey through the region's most refined flavours. Book a wine-tasting experience with us and get to know some of the best award-winning wines in the Algarve.
The history of Quinta João Clara, located in Alcantarilha, takes us back to the 1970s when the producer João Maria Alves decided to acquire the property and plant his first vines. They currently have five aromatic wines - Red, Rosé, White, Reserve - Tribute 2009, Reserve 2010) made from the Trincadeira, Aragonez, Syrah, Alicante Bouchet, Touriga Nacional, Negramole, Crato Branco, Arinto, Verdelho and Moscatel.
A journey through the senses. Use all your senses to discover some of Portugal's most precious treasures. Smell and taste, look and hear and let yourself be dazzled by Quinta dos Sentidos and its products.
With an award-winning winery, a landscaped garden decorated with art sculptures, a panoramic terrace, and with accommodation complete with terraces and a large outdoor swimming pool.
At Quinta dos Vales 15 different grape varieties are planted resulting in a wide award-winning range of reds, whites and rosés.
PLACES TO VISIT IN THE ALGARVE
If you are in the Algarve, do not miss the opportunity to explore some of the most emblematic points of southern Portugal exclusively. Meet the most emblematic points of the region and get involved in unique moments of deep cultural connection.
LAGOS
One of the most picturesque and impressive settings in the region. With rocks sculpted by the tides over thousands of years and caves and tunnels naturally designed by sea erosion. With its transparent water and incredible shades of blue, Ponta da Piedade is a must-see for everyone in the region.
The Roman and Muslim settlements in the city had a great impact on the traditionality that the centre of Lagos presents. Lagos is an authentic Portuguese town, with cobbled streets, typical Algarvian restaurants and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The town perfectly combines traditional Algarve culture with wonderful beaches and modern tourist facilities.
Located on the Bay of Lagos, this Marina has the privilege of being right next to the historical centre of the town that was the birthplace of the Portuguese Discoveries. Since its opening in 1994, the different crews of various nationalities that visit Lagos Boat Harbour are the best ambassadors one could ask for to the region.
SILVES
Situated on the highest point of the hill where Silves is located, this fortification is one of the most impressive works of military architecture left by the Arab heritage, strongly verified in the region.
Considered the "most remarkable temple of gothic architecture in the Algarve". It is thought to have been built in the late 13th century, after the final conquest of the city. In 2010 this National Monument underwent a restoration programme.
It is estimated that the Silves Roman Bridge or "Ponte Velha" as it is commonly called, whose reconstruction dates back to the 15th century, may have existed at the time of the Arab occupation. Some authors justify this fact by the existence of traces of a Roman road nearby.
PORTIMÃO
Portimão's Marginal has a wide pedestrian avenue, all laid out in typical Portuguese pavement. The palm trees placed all along the waterfront give it an exotic character. The existing park benches are a good reason to sit and enjoy the river landscape.
This represents one of the last Filipino military constructions in the Algarve. The fort underwent significant restoration and remodelling works between the 18th and 20th centuries and during these works, the cliff was reinforced with modern constructions, which allowed for an expansion of the viewpoint area. The fort has panoramic views over the river Arade, the city of Portimão and its marina.
Considered one of the most picturesque villages in the region. Alvor still retains many of its Moorish roots dating back to the time when the region was controlled by the Moors. This seafaring fishing village is deeply religious. The traditional Algarvian houses, small narrow streets and the Alvor estuary make this village a peaceful and relaxed holiday destination.
Developed on a hillside full of typical houses, this village offers one of the most beautiful postcards to visit the Algarve. It is possible to admire the stone wall - which divides the land from the sea entering through a river to almost the inhabitants' doors - and wooden fishing boats randomly anchored in a small bay.
SAGRES E VILA DO BISPO
The most imposing fortification in the region. The Sagres fortress is the human extension of the existing natural rock, having been for several centuries the main battle station inserted in a geostrategic system of maritime defence.
Located in Sagres Fortress. The lighthouse consists of a square tower with a lantern and service balcony, connected to a shallow building used for the storage of equipment. The lantern is white with a red dome.
With a height of 28 metres and a range of 32 metres. The lighthouse came into operation in October 1846. Its optical lighthouse, weighing four tons, is among the six heaviest lighthouses in the world. Currently, a museum complex is installed on the site.
Strategically positioned to protect the Algarve coast. This fortress, like the one in São Vicente, is classified as the property of public interest. It is currently closed to the public due to the risk of collapse.
With its façade covered with coloured crockery, "Mó" House of Handicrafts is a tourist attraction not to be missed in the region. Located in the municipality of Vila do Bispo, on the edge of the National Road between Cape St. Vincent and Sagres Fortress.