Morning walking tour of Faro's Cidade Velha and cathedral, afternoon boat trip into the Ria Formosa lagoon, evening stroll along the marina.
Explore Lagos old town and the Slave Market Museum in the morning, then Ponta da Piedade cliffs and a kayak or boat tour in the afternoon.
Boat or kayak tour to Benagil Cave from Portimão or Carvoeiro, then Praia da Marinha and a section of the Seven Hanging Valleys clifftop trail.
Morning at Silves Castle and old town, afternoon drive up to Monchique and Foia peak for mountain views and a thermal-spa stop.
Morning in Tavira's old town, ferry to Ilha de Tavira beach for the afternoon, optional detour to the Roman ruins of Cerro da Vila or Milreu on the return.