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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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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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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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Charity Sponsorship for 2016

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Many of you will remember our post earlier this year about our adoption of a rescue dog called Kat Adopting a Rescue Dog in the Algarve. We are so grateful for the work of so many charities here in the … Continue reading →

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Statues come to life in Lagoa

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

This was something advertised that we thought we just had to go and see - and if you are quick you can see them too! The Christmas Living Statues are live in Lagoa and will be there tomorrow Saturday 19th … Continue reading →

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#Carvoeiro Boxes - bringing colour to Carvoeiro

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Two of the main streets of Carvoeiro are now full of colour thanks to a new initiative which has seen the electricity boxes on Rua dos Pescadores and Rua do Barranco transformed into works of art. The original concept of … 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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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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Virtually Ascot - it’s virtually here!

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The 20th June should be a date in your diary! The first in a new theme for the Algarve, ‘Virtually There’ events will let you experience an event as if you were there! Ladies Day at Ascot is a traditionally … Continue reading →

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