Category Archives: Algarve Cities

Silves Castle, one of the most popular Algarve attractions in 2014

Silves Castle, one of the most popular Algarve attractions in 2014

As we have previously discussed, it is known that the Algarve is so much more than a simple seaside attraction, with its 300 days of sun and the lure of the Atlantic Ocean. People come here to play golf, to do business, but also for cultural enrichment. Many of them choose to visit Silves Castle, one of the most popular Algarve attractions in 2014.




The Carnival comes to Loule in February 2015

The Carnival comes to Loule in February 2015

The month of February might be just another dry, cold and senseless stretch of endless days for… urm, most of the world. But in Spain and Portugal, it means fun and celebrations! The Carnival comes to Loule in February 2015, as it has for the past century and more!




Live a healthy life in the Algarve

Live a healthy life in the Algarve

There are things happening in the Algarve, and as we already know, winter isn’t just going to stop the fun and the sun here. Live a healthy life in the Algarve this year 2015, seems to be what everybody is encouraging us to do. And action is being taken in this respect, as we will see!




Algarve Fairs and markets in November 2014

Algarve Fairs and markets in November 2014

More sunny happy days are in store for the coming weeks, and the Portuguese know how to enjoy them best with the best Algarve Fairs and markets in November 2014.




Kids’ Halloween in Quinta do Lago

Kids’ Halloween in Quinta do Lago

A feast of the dead, the night when the gates between worlds open and skeletons and zombies, mummies and werewolves are allowed to come lurking on Earth… or a thrilling, much anticipated party for the little ones, as people are getting ready for kids’ Halloween in Quinta do Lago.




Algarve’s new “look” – a short history of architecture (Part 1)

Algarve’s new “look” - a short history of architecture (Part 1)

One of the footprints of humans’ passage through time and history is represented by their buildings: solid souvenirs they pass on to future generations, so today we turn to Algarve’s new “look” – a short history of architecture in the region and in Portugal in general may bring us to surprising conclusions. Let’s take a (mental) look!