Tag Archives: beaches

A is for the Algarve

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“In August most of Europe goes on holiday” Tony Visconti Sometimes it feels like every day is an August day in the Algarve! In the start of this new series of articles ‘my personal A ~ Z of Portugal’ how … Continue reading →

Posted in Algarve | Tagged Algarve, beaches, days out, Sunshine | 22 Comments

The 12 days of Christmas – Portuguese style

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“Christmas is taken very seriously in this household. I believe in Father Christmas, and there’s no way I’d do anything to undermine that belief” Carol Ann Duffy. We are often asked what Christmas in Portugal is like – and in … Continue reading →

Posted in About us, Algarve, Events | Tagged Bacalhau, beaches, Christmas, days out, Food, Sunshine | 41 Comments

Discovering Ferragudo

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“The sun does not forget a village just because it is small” African Proverb Ferragudo is reputedly the most photographed village on the Algarve – I’m not sure if that is true – although we have taken more than our … Continue reading →