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Algarve
Alone

A solo travel guide for women 50 and over
By Jennifer Brandt

Saturday morning belongs to Loulé Market, lunch to Vai e Volta in Olhão, and the cliffs to a walk at Lagos.

$6.99 ebook

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Kindle ebook · Updated Q4 2026

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Where you might stay

  • BudgetMareta Beach House Boutique Residencenear Mareta beach
  • Mid-rangeCasa Mãegardens, pool, and its own restaurant
  • A treatCascade Wellness Resortpools, spa, and Atlantic views

Two places to eat alone

  • 8 TapasSmall plates and indoor or outdoor seating suit a solo diner.
  • Memmo BaleeiraAtlantic views and a proper bar counter.

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Inside the guide

  • Planning the Trip
  • The Solo Woman’s Algarve
  • Where to Stay
  • Town by Town Along the Coast
  • Days in the Algarve
  • Things People Talk About
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  • The Algarve Awaits
  • A Coast Shaped by History
  • Planning the Trip
  • The Solo Woman’s Algarve
  • Where to Stay
  • Town by Town Along the Coast
  • Days in the Algarve
  • Things People Talk About
  • Art, Culture & Creativity
  • The Pleasures of the Table
  • Evening & After Dark
  • Retail Therapy
  • Beyond the Coast: Day Trips
  • Practical Matters

BUY THE GUIDE

Algarve Alone

Saturday morning belongs to Loulé Market, lunch to Vai e Volta in Olhão, and the cliffs to a walk at Lagos.

$6.99 ebook

Buy on Amazon, $6.99

Kindle ebook · Updated Q4 2026

Opens on Amazon · Read on Kindle or the free Kindle app

THE GUIDE + YOUR OWN PLANS

Ready to settle your plans?

Three bases to weigh, Lagos, Tavira and Faro, each with its own first evening.

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Do I need the kit as well?

No. The guide stands on its own. The kit is a separate, optional pack of decisions, day plans and a booking list. Read the free 3-page sample to see whether it suits the way you plan.

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