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The Candlelit market returns to Lagoa

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

This atmospheric event by candlelight is back – and highly recommended. The ‘Mercado de Culturas – à Luz das Velas’ or ‘Cultural Market by Candlelight’ is back in Lagoa until Sunday 10th July and it is well worth a visit … Continue reading →

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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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Classic Cars in abundance

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The monthly meeting of the classic cars in Armação de Pêra takes place on the 1st Sunday of each month from 10am to 1pm, and this event seems to grow in popularity each month. It’s easy to find if you … 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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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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Our Easter Exhibition is now open!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We are delighted to be back at the Hotel Carvoeiro Sol – right beside the beach in Carvoeiro – with an exhibition of brand new work showcasing a range of modern acrylic and oil paintings, photographic art and prints. Jazz … Continue reading →

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