We are looking for a spot for two nights on the Algarve at the end of our trip in the first half of October. We are staying in Tavira at the beginning of the trip, then touring around, and coming back at the end of the trip to fly out of Faro. We were thinking Lagos for those 2 night but not sure if that's the best choice.
Here's something I haven't seen much about though. We're not "lie on a lounger on the beach" types, but we LOVE a good tide pool. We're more likely to spend our beach time meandering slowly around, paddling a bit if the water isn't too cold, and looking at nature, whether that's interesting wildflowers and birdlife, or -EVEN BETTER- tide pools and tidal zones with various critters. I suppose I should add geology to the list, as the rock formations such as the Benagil Caves are definitely of interest as well. We will be a little less goat-footed this trip though (see "meandering slowly"), as dh's knee can't take twisting the way it used to.
So--what are your thoughts about that aspect of the Algarve? Would love to hear your experience.