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Tag Archives: Christmas
The Living Statues come to life again
The Rua 25 de Abril and the Largo 5 Outubro in Lagoa were once again filled with the magical spectacle of the Living Statues at Christmas. The Estátuas Vivas no Natal project is now in its third year of visiting Lagoa, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Culture, events, Lagoa, Photography, Portuguese people
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The Magic of the Christmas Presépio
There is something magical about the traditional Presépio here in Portugal – and aside from all of the major ones that abound in the towns and cities .. we were astonished and delighted to visit the tiny village of Alferce, near … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Events, News and information, Places to Visit
Tagged Algarve, art, Charity, Christmas, churches, Culture, days out, events, exhibition, Monchique, Portuguese people
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Living Statues in Lagoa
We were delighted to see the Living Statues in Lagoa advertised again, as we really enjoyed this event last year – it’s the chance to see something different for Christmas. This year we only managed to visit during the Friday … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Culture, days out, events, exhibition, Photography, Shopping
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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
Posted in Algarve, Businesses, Eating out, Events, News and information, Places to Visit, Shopping
Tagged Algarve, art, Charity, Christmas, Culture, days out, eating out, exhibition, Food, Lagoa, Markets, reviews, Shopping
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Santa Swims in the Sea for Charity
Christmas Day 2015 and it was Santa time again in Armação de Pêra with the annual Charity Swim in the Sea – and we were delighted to be there as the ‘Official Photographers’ again this year to capture the event. It’s become … Continue reading
Statues come to life in Lagoa
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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Tagged art, Christmas, Culture, exhibition, Portuguese people, Shopping
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