Loulé Carnival

If you want to explore a lesser-known side of the Algarve, Loulé is a great place to start. And why not time your visit with the vibrant February Carnival? This three-day spectacular has a different theme each year, and the locals go all out to craft rainbow-bright costumes, intricate floats and larger-than-life statues to parade through town. Expect non-stop samba music and street food, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!