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Christmas is coming to a market near you!
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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Tagged Algarve, art, Charity, Christmas, Culture, days out, eating out, exhibition, Food, Lagoa, Markets, reviews, Shopping
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Flea Market in Ferragudo
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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Tagged Algarve, days out, events, exhibition, Ferragudo, Markets, Portuguese people, Shopping
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The new Explore Algarve app hits the heights
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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Tagged Algarve, art, beaches, blogs, Culture, days out, eating out, events, News, restaurants, reviews, Shopping
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Painting my way around the Algarve
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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Tagged Algarve, art, beaches, churches, Culture, exhibition, Silves
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300 Days of Sun – Book Review
We were recently contacted by the English author Deborah Lawrenson, and asked to review her latest book ‘300 Days of Sun’ which is set in Faro and Lisbon – we were happy to say yes; and once Alyson had sat … Continue reading
Exploring the West Coast Beaches of the Algarve
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
Armação de Pêra Carnival hits town
Today was the turn of Armação de Pêra to host the first of its two Carnaval parades – and naturally we were there to capture the event for you .. and catch up with some friendly parrots along the way … … Continue reading
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Tagged Algarve, Carnaval, days out, Photography, Portuguese people
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Loulé Carnival in pictures 2016
Welcome to our post for Loulé Carnival 2016, a vibrant and noisy event full of fun and safe for all the family. The carnival is one of the oldest annual events here on the Algarve having run for over 100 continuous … Continue reading
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Tagged Algarve, Carnaval, events, Loulé, Portuguese people
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Travels with an African Husky
It’s not often that we find a book here on the blog that we want to review – but this one landed in our inbox and we were intrigued: “Travels with an African Husky by John Martin Bradley is about … Continue reading
Coworking in the Algarve
CoworkAlgarve is the name of an ambitious new project launched by local resident Sarah Young which is designed to give people a chance to work with others “in one of the most beautiful places in Europe” : the picturesque fishing village of … Continue reading
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