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Artes @ the Spa
We love finding new and different things to share with you on our blog – and this little artisan gift shop at Caldas de Monchique really caught our eye and we thought it was worth some further investigation .. and … Continue reading
Wine Tour and Tasting at the Adega do Cantor
We had the pleasure this week of visiting the winery that produces Sir Cliff Richard’s award winning Vida Nova & Onda Nova wines – the Adega do Cantor (Winery of the Singer) It’s actually hard to believe that the vineyard is situated directly … Continue reading
Silves Medieval Fair 2015
It’s that time of year again – when the town of Silves is transformed into a 12th Century Medieval wonderland … we can’t quite believe a whole year has passed since the last fair! There have been lots of posters … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, days out, eating out, Silves, Silves Medieval Fair
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A Cultural market lit with candles
On Sunday night we managed to make it to the last night of the Mercado de Culturas à Luz das Velas in Lagoa. This year’s theme was the Jewish Sephardic culture and the advertising claimed that 10,000 candles were going to be … Continue reading
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Tagged art, churches, Culture, days out, exhibition, Lagoa, Markets, Silves Medieval Fair
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The 10th International Algarve Fair comes to town
This year sees the 10th International Algarve Fair to be staged at the Fatacil ground in Lagoa, and it is on this weekend – the 6th and 7th June from 11am – 7pm. Tickets cost only 3.50e for adults and … Continue reading
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Tagged Algarve, art, Charity, days out, eating out, exhibition, Lagoa, Markets, rescue dogs, Shopping, SOS Algarve Animals
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Coffee in Portugal
Coffee in Portugal is taken very seriously and you will find a café on almost every street. It’s a place to meet friends at any time of the day or evening, have a break from work, or just relax and … Continue reading
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Tagged cafés, coffee, eating out, Food, Shopping
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Lota Cool Market in Portimão
It’s the second time this market has been launched in Portimão – and this time we managed to make it! The market focuses on contemporary handicrafts, arts and crafts, local small shops and gourmet products. There is plenty of street … Continue reading
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Odeceixe Delight
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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Tagged Algarve, art, Azulejos, Bacalhau, beaches, Culture, days out, eating out, Food, Shopping, Sunshine, Walking
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Organic Produce in the Park
Following on from our recent blog post about Yarn Bombing in Portimão in the small but pretty Largo December 1 gardens in Portimão, we were contacted about an organic produce market that takes place there every Saturday from 9.30 to … Continue reading
Charity Fruit
The Algarve has been busy collecting fruit! The supermarket chain Lidl’s have been offering stickers in return for shopping – which can then be exchanged for some rather charming and cuddly fruit toys. The offer ends today Wednesday 26th February … Continue reading
