Category Archives: Algarve

Living the Dream – The Book

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Living the Dream – in the Algarve, Portugal. New book just released by Alyson Sheldrake. Available in paperback, Large Print Edition, and eBook version on Amazon. Continue reading →

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Taking a Break

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Well we have been busy! Moving house is not for the faint-hearted out here – but we are delighted with our move to the beautiful, unspoilt and peaceful west coast … and with beaches like this on our doorstep .. … Continue reading →

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Loulé Carnival 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The Oldest Carnival in the country – and surely the best! Loulé Carnival is back in town and it is as vibrant and colourful and lively as ever. This year the dates were moved to the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Madrugada in the Algarve

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The Madrugada Associação has provided palliative care and support to over 100 people and their loved ones in the Algarve since 2009. They are based in Praia da Luz, and they offer support throughout illness and beyond, to people in … Continue reading →

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Algarve Art

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

New Website, Algarve Society of Artists and Algarve Art! Magazine Launched You might have been wondering what we have been up to lately as the blog has been a bit quieter than normal (sorry about that – normal service is … Continue reading →

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Best Expat Blog Portugal Award

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Well that was a nice surprise yesterday – we received an e-mail from MoneyTransferComparison.com letting us know that we had won their award of ‘Best Expat Blog – Portugal’ for 2017! Here’s what they posted about our award: Well how nice is … Continue reading →

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REFOOD Volunteering

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

This is a guest article by Christine Holmes, supporting the REFOOD Programme here in the Algarve. Why would you not? Volunteer that is!  It’s all a big plus as far as I’m concerned and I’ve been doing it for 20 … Continue reading →

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The White Storks are nesting

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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 →

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Brexit for Brits in Portugal

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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 →

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Loulé Carnival 2017

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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 →

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