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Category Archives: Algarve
The White Storks are nesting
The magnificent sight of a White Stork in full flight is one of the most amazing sights for us here in the Algarve. Although we know a little about these beautiful birds, who are believed to bring good luck and … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Nature, Photography
Tagged Animals, birds, Photography, Portimão, Silves
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Brexit for Brits in Portugal
The triggering of Article 50 on the 29th March is destined to be an historic day for both Britain and Europe. But what is it going to mean for Brits living in Portugal – or even for Brits wanting to travel … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Brexit, Businesses, Finance & Legal, News and information
Tagged Brexit, Brits in Portugal, Economy, Embassy
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Loulé Carnival 2017
Regular readers will know that Loulé Carnival is one of our must-see events of the Algarve calendar .. we absolutely love the colour, music, vibrancy and spectacle that makes up Carnival each year – and Loulé is the place to … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Events, Photography, Places to Visit
Tagged Algarve, Carnaval, Culture, days out, events
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First Algarve Photography Walk for Dave Sheldrake Photography
For some time now Dave has wanted to organise an informal group to help people to become a better photographer. The idea is not to offer formal teaching, just to create events advertised via a Facebook Group page, where people can … Continue reading
Posted in About us, Algarve, Events, Photography, Places to Visit
Tagged Algarve, Culture, days out, events, flowers, Photography, Tours
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The Magic of the Christmas Presépio
There is something magical about the traditional Presépio here in Portugal – and aside from all of the major ones that abound in the towns and cities .. we were astonished and delighted to visit the tiny village of Alferce, near … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Events, News and information, Places to Visit
Tagged Algarve, art, Charity, Christmas, churches, Culture, days out, events, exhibition, Monchique, Portuguese people
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Living Statues in Lagoa
We were delighted to see the Living Statues in Lagoa advertised again, as we really enjoyed this event last year – it’s the chance to see something different for Christmas. This year we only managed to visit during the Friday … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Events, Shopping
Tagged Christmas, Culture, days out, events, exhibition, Photography, Shopping
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