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The local Magusto Fair in Alferce

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We have a bit of a joke running with friends who took us to visit the quaint village of Alferce near Monchique … that no-one actually lives there! It’s a tiny village, with a population, according to Wiki, of 441 people in … Continue reading →

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SisterMAG in the Monchique

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

If you were in Monchique recently – and saw a film crew, camera crew and a cute little black dog sampling the local culinary delights .. that was probably us entertaining the delightful crew from the German magazine sisterMAG We … 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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Keeping cool on a hot day in the Monchique

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The temperature here has been soaring lately – it’s regularly 32 – 34 degrees – and it’s only the beginning of May! Sometimes it can be nice to go and lie on a beach and enjoy the sun – but … Continue reading →

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Heading into the Alentejo countryside

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Although we love the beaches and villages of the Algarve, it’s always fun to explore new places too – and we have been meaning to explore the Alentejo area above the Algarve for some time – drawn by the open … Continue reading →

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Afternoon tea and Faded Grandeur in the Monchique

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

It’s not just David Cameron who enjoys the gentle delights of the Monchique area – we love popping up there for an afternoon stroll – and now one of our favourite haunts has just got better as we discovered a … Continue reading →

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The 7 day holiday guide to the Algarve

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“A good holiday is one spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours” John B. Priestly. We have had friends and family staying with us in recent weeks, and it is a time of exploring the area … Continue reading →

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