Tag Archives: Portuguese people

10 Facts about the Carnation Revolution you may not know

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The 25th April is a national holiday, also known as ‘Freedom Day’ (Portuguese:’Dia da Liberdade‘)   On the 25th April 1974 what initially began as a military coup to overthrow the Estado Novo (‘New State’) regime, was supported by an … Continue reading →

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The Living Statues come to life again

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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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ACCA’s annual charity request for children

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Children’s charity ACCA has started its annual drive to ensure that youngsters across the Algarve can start the new school year with confidence … and with the basic essentials to help them achieve. And our help is needed! Although the … Continue reading →

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Feira de São Martinho in Portimão

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

The Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Portimão is once again the setting for the annual Feira de São Martinho, which is apparently the oldest fair of its kind in Portimão, dating back to 1662. We blogged about this fair last year – … Continue reading →

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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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Flea Market in Ferragudo

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We have to admit that we’re not exactly big fans of the monthly flea markets that pop up across the Algarve – our local one in Ferragudo comes round with amazing regularity on the second Sunday of each month – … 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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Armação de Pêra Carnival hits town

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Today was the turn of Armação de Pêra to host the first of its two Carnaval parades – and naturally we were there to capture the event for you .. and catch up with some friendly parrots along the way … … Continue reading →

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Loulé Carnival in pictures 2016

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Welcome to our post for Loulé Carnival 2016, a vibrant and noisy event full of fun and safe for all the family. The carnival is one of the oldest annual events here on the Algarve having run for over 100 continuous … 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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