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On our European tour, we needed wheels, but our experience with Europcar at Faro Airport left a terrible taste in our mouths. Despite pre-paying for insurance via Booking.com, the agent hard-sold us on extra coverage by threatening a staggering €25,000 hold on our card if we refused. Feeling trapped and worried about finding another car,…

Sixt Group remains the top choice for our international travel adventures, despite experiencing challenges at Charles de Gaulle Airport. So many rental companies will not come out with you to inspect the vehicle and seem to think it’s no big deal to just place something on insurance if they feel an incident has happened.

Today is Day 8 of our 9-Day Ultimate Road Trip across the Algarve. A 50-minute drive from Albufeira, Tavira offers one of the most rewarding day trips in the Algarve. Easy central parking, a historic Roman bridge, 1,000-year-old castle, and scenic riverside walks, this charming town blends history and beauty effortlessly.

From Tavira’s quiet waterfront, a short ferry ride takes you through the tranquil lagoons of the Ria Formosa to a perfect island escape. Ilha de Tavira delivers miles of golden sand, powerful Atlantic waves, and a sense of space that feels worlds away. Even in winter, the beach feels vast and uncrowded. The waves crash…
