Ferragudo is one of the Algarve’s gems. It’s a cute little town tucked situated across the water from Portimao and not far from Praia do Carvoeiro. With a multitude of typical Algarve houses and a number of local restaurants, it’s definitely somewhere worth visiting if you want to feel the…
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Living in the Algarve, we are very fortunate to have some of the most beautiful beaches right on our doorstep – particularly the ones on the west coast where surfing is one of the top-rated things to do. Arrifana – a surfer’s paradise – is full of wet-suit clad guys…
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When you talk about Armação de Pêra, most people will mention, ‘The Holiday Inn Algarve’ (or the Hotel Garbe as it was formerly known). It has a prime position at the western end of the up and coming fishing town and is situated right on the beach – which, incidentally, is one…
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We try to visit the Lisbon area at least once a year, often staying somewhere along the coast and we always have a great time. Last weekend, we had a short wander around the town of Cascais where we stayed at the Farol Boutique Hotel. We took a few photos as we went. The town is full of…
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This week I had the pleasure of hanging out with some of my closest friends. We’d decided to take a local train to the nearby town of Lagos… just for fun. Michael kindly drove Sarah and I to the train station in Portimao so we could meet our other pals, Christine and Denise,…
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I thought today I might tell you little bit more about myself, considering I’ve started afresh with a brand new website (having left all of my old stuff back with weebly and blogger!). I’ve lived in Portugal for almost 30 years. Originally from England, I left Ol’ Blighty behind when…
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