Guide to Goldra

'Well away from the bustle of the beach resorts, traditional Goldra's brimming with old world charm.'

If you're in search of the Algarve's traditional charms, Goldra is a good place to hang your hat. Located well inland, it's typically Portuguese with a sleepy atmosphere and stunning scenery all around. Staying here's about enjoying the simple pleasures of Portugal. Chatting with the locals. Communing with the countryside. And sharing a carafe of wine as the sun goes down. The said, you're by no means cut off from the real world. Hop in the car and you can be at the coast in a few minutes. Stylish resorts Vale Do Lobo and Quinta Do Lago are both just a few miles to the south. But the nearest town to Goldra is Loule, where old rubs shoulders with new to fascinating effect. We're talking a busy modern metropolis and a snazzy, souped up church intertwined with narrow cobbled alleyways and an ancient monastery. But if you're feeling a little contemplative, it may be time for a spell in the 'Sulky People's Garden' - a palm-shaded green space to the west of the Sao Clemente church. Or maybe lose yourself in the magnificent melee that is the Municipal Market, packed with colourful stalls and shops selling everything from cheese to chickens. Goldra's the perfect holiday escape.

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