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It’s Sardine Season!
Finally yes, it’s sardine season in the Algarve – it’s very simple; in July and August, the priority becomes eating the best sardines
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Summer is here!
If there’s a wine style which is firmly associated with summer and the holiday spirit it has to be all-shades-of-pink rosé!
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Popular Saints Celebrations – ‘Santos Populares’
June is a glorious month and officially the start of summer celebrations. The Portuguese people give thanks to their three most popular saints - Saint Anthony, Saint John and Saint Peter.
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It’s official – Portugal is “Europe’s Leading Destination”
Europe's finest travel brands have been unveiled at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2019 held in Madeira last weekend.
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Celebrate Portugal Day!
Portugal loves a celebration – especially on 10th June – Portugal Day – one of the most important dates of the year! The annual national holiday called Dia de Portugal honours the country’s customs, history and culture.
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Lisbon’s ajulejos
When you first visit Lisbon, it is hard not to notice the spectacular tiles or ‘azulejos’ that are not just for decoration but are part of the construction.
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Sun, sea and sand!
So you know that the Algarve has over 300 days of sunshine a year but what to do in the sun – explore the waters off the coast! If you’re into windsurfing then follow the waves of Costa Vicentina
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Portuguese wines – not just about port!
Portugal has never been as successful as it is now with wine production and it is enjoying an incredible surge of popularity across the world.
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Elegant East Algarve
Has time stood still in Eastern Algarve? If you are looking for a more underdeveloped area to invest in a holiday home or even to relocate, this coastline – stretching from Faro to the Spanish border
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Liberty Day - The Carnation Revolution
Portugal is renowned for being a peaceful country – in fact according to the Global Peace Index 2018, it comes in at number 4 in the world!
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Feliz Páscoa – Happy Easter!
Easter in Portugal is about having days-off and a relaxing time in the warm spring sunshine with family and friends – food playing a big part of the celebrations.
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“A Family Paradise with an Excellent Quality of Life”
This is how the latest Inter Nations Expat Insider Survey described Portugal!
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Lovin’ Life in Portugal!
According to a survey released last week by the English language newspaper The Portugal News, quality of life is the most attractive element about Portugal.
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The humble carob
The Algarve – derived from the Arabic name Al-Gharb – The West - is home to a huge variety of delicious local food, including fresh seafood, oranges, figs, almonds and carob.
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Come on over!
A privately chartered jet is probably the most luxurious and personalised way to get to Portugal, with three major international airports
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Lisbon – Europe’s coolest city!
Lisbon a historical city full of stories to tell, where the sun shines for 290 days a year and the temperature rarely drops below 15’C.
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Carnival!!!
The dates for Loule Carnival have just been announced – from Sunday, March 3rd – Tuesday, March 5th. This year’s event will be more environmentally friendly by using recycled products and the theme will be a ‘Selfie Circus’.
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What are you doing this weekend?
Whilst much of Europe is experiencing freezing cold temperatures, here in the Algarve we are taking a little hike in the sunshine near Carvoeiro, along the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail
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Biggest wave ever surfed?
Briton Tom Butler, 29, believes he may have broken the world record for surfing the biggest wave ever after successfully riding a huge 100 feet tall swell at Nazaré on the Silver Coast of Portugal last month.
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New Year – new adventure!
New Year’s Eve traditions in Portugal… One of the most iconic traditions here is as the clock strikes midnight, to eat twelve raisins with a glass of sparkling wine or ‘espumante’.