Category Archives: Shopping

Easter Fair in Ferragudo

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Easter in the Algarve is often a gentle affair – and the first Easter fair to be held in Ferragudo reflects this – it’s full of homemade goods and crafts and pretty gifts. The ‘Mercadinho de Páscoa’ can be found … Continue reading →

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A Chocolate Fair in Loulé?! Yes Please!

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

A Chocolate Fair … just down the road you say?!?! A Fair with stands and displays .. full of chocolate?! Well of course we’ll visit it for you .. just for the readers of our blog you understand … purely … Continue reading →

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Artes @ the Spa

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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 →

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Wine Tour and Tasting at the Adega do Cantor

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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 →

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Silves Medieval Fair 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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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A Cultural market lit with candles

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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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The 10th International Algarve Fair comes to town

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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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Coffee in Portugal

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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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Lota Cool Market in Portimão

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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

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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