Holidays to Vale de Parra are like a cocktail shaken using the tastiest ingredients of the Algarve – like cream-coloured beaches, historic landmarks, and pretty vineyards.
Low-key Algarve
Vale de Parra hasn’t come out of its shell yet. This dinky inland village is tucked away among vineyards and citrus trees in the Algarve, Portugal’s most southern region. It’s a perfect pick for getting to grips with local life – Vale de Parra’s certainly no show-off, with just a modest scattering of shops and restaurants. And when you want a slice of the tourist action, zip over to energetic Albufeira – it’s less than 15 minutes’ drive away.
Super seafood
Vale de Parra’s inland location doesn’t distract from the Algarve’s famous seafood offering. The village’s restaurants toss up dishes sourced straight from the Atlantic. Top picks include flame-grilled sardines, and Conquilhas à Algarvia – a signature dish from the Algarve that’s full to the brim with clams, onions and sliced Portuguese sausage.
