Best Place for Sun in April
The Algarve delivers 220 hours of sunshine in April, making it a sleeper hit for early-season sun seekers. The water is still brisk, but the cliffs and coves create natural sun traps that feel private and secret. Head to Benagil Cave for a kayak trip—sunlight filters through a hole in the cave ceiling, painting the water turquoise.
Culturally, this is a bargain month: flights and accommodation are cheaper, and you’ll share the beaches with locals, not tourists. One pro tip: rent a car and drive the coast from Lagos to Faro. Each stop reveals a new beach with a different personality—wild, calm, or postcard-perfect.
Packing hack: Bring polarized sunglasses. The Algarve’s white limestone cliffs can be blindingly bright on a cloudless day.