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Posted on August 23, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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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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‘Algarve Pop Up Art’ at Easter

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

New ‘Pop Up’ Gallery opens exclusively for Easter weekend – introducing and showcasing an exciting and vibrant mix of 10 artists and artisan crafters who will be exhibiting together under a brand new Algarve ‘Pop Up Art’ venture. We have been … Continue reading →

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Living Statues in Lagoa

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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 →

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Christmas is coming to a market near you!

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

It’s time for the Christmas markets to begin .. time to dust off the tinsel, unpack the shiny gifts and wonderful home-made crafts and products .. and set up a stall at one of the many fairs that are advertised … Continue reading →

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Feira de São Martinho in Portimão

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Portimão is once again the setting for the annual Feira de São Martinho, which is apparently the oldest fair of its kind in Portimão, dating back to 1662. We blogged about this fair last year – … Continue reading →

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SisterMAG in the Monchique

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

If you were in Monchique recently – and saw a film crew, camera crew and a cute little black dog sampling the local culinary delights .. that was probably us entertaining the delightful crew from the German magazine sisterMAG We … Continue reading →

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Flea Market in Ferragudo

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We have to admit that we’re not exactly big fans of the monthly flea markets that pop up across the Algarve – our local one in Ferragudo comes round with amazing regularity on the second Sunday of each month – … Continue reading →

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The new Explore Algarve app hits the heights

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We are delighted to be able to introduce you to a fabulous new app that is taking the Algarve by storm – it’s the new Explore Algarve app and we can highly recommend it! We decided to contact the owner … Continue reading →

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Portimão shops are coming back to life

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We were recently asked to write an article for the in-flight magazine of easyJet airlines (so if you are flying with them soon – look out for us in the magazine in front of your seat!) and we chose to … Continue reading →

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