Category Archives: Beaches

Snapshot! February 2024 Edition

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Have you read the February 2024 Edition of Snapshot! yet? Continue reading →

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Newsletter

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Free monthly newsletter from Dave and Alyson Sheldrake – subscribe now! Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Algarve

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

My Top 5 Algarve
The best of the Algarve in one handy guide.
Available exclusively to subscribers of our free monthly newsletter.
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Ferragudo is in the news

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Today, the 21st August 2020, is the day that Ferragudo celebrates its 500th birthday. This is a remarkable anniversary of the day that the village was founded in 1520, instituted by Queen Dona Leonor. “500 years is a remarkable longevity, … Continue reading →

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Palm Beach Restaurant Exceeded our Expectations

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We are big fans of the Holiday Inn Algarve, so we were obviously intrigued to hear they were responsible for refurbishing the old and dilapidated Palm Beach snack bar right on the beach at Armação de Pêra. Dave was asked … 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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Painting my way around the Algarve

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Many of you will know that Alyson is an artist that creates modern and bright acrylic paintings here in the Algarve – and having just completed her latest painting; and been asked lots of times where her inspiration comes from … Continue reading →

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Exploring the West Coast Beaches of the Algarve

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We have a secret to share with you! When it all gets too hot and too much in the Algarve .. we sneak off in the car with a picnic and our cameras and we head west. The beaches on … Continue reading →

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Santa Swims in the Sea for Charity

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Christmas Day 2015 and it was Santa time again in Armação de Pêra with the annual Charity Swim in the Sea – and we were delighted to be there as the ‘Official Photographers’ again this year to capture the event. It’s become … Continue reading →

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Odeceixe Delight

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We are continuing with our theme of sharing some real gems and hidden places with you. This is one of our favourite places to go and hide when the Algarve gets really busy, or the sun gets too hot for … Continue reading →

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