Events in Algarve in November and December

Events in Algarve in November and December

If you are planning to make a great trip in November/December to the wonderful Algarve you will definetely want to know this awesome events that are taking place here. More »

9 perfect tourist attractions to visit in Portugal this summer – Part 3  

9 perfect tourist attractions to visit in Portugal this summer – Part 3  

Dear friends, we are back with the 9 perfect tourist attractions to visit in Portugal this summer – Part 3 sees us going through the last three attractions of choice on our More »

9 perfect tourist attractions to visit in Portugal this summer – Part 2

9 perfect tourist attractions to visit in Portugal this summer – Part 2

We have finally come to the essential: Part 2 of the 9 perfect tourist attractions to visit in Portugal this summer brings us to the seaside, the sunny, brilliant, shimmering shores of More »

10 Places not to miss in Portimao – Part 1

10 Places not to miss in Portimao – Part 1

Summer is here and it is the very best time to be in Portugal, by the ocean, drinking a cocktail and reading a good book on the rocky beaches. Today we give More »

The golf season in Algarve is on! – Part 2

The golf season in Algarve is on! – Part 2

  The golf season in Algarve is on! Spring is probably the best time to practice golf: picture an endless green field surrounded by the blue waters of the Atlantic, the mild More »

The golf season in Algarve is on!

The golf season in Algarve is on!

  Dear friends in love with 2 things: Algarve, Portugal and golf, we have great news for you. The golf season in Algarve is on! The sunny shores of southern Portugal are More »

Did you know golf…

Did you know golf…

Did you know golf is one of the most popular sports in Portugal? In fact, the sunny shores of the southern part of the country are the some of the welcoming regions More »

A romantic Valentine’s Day in Portugal – Part 3

A romantic Valentine’s Day in Portugal – Part 3

From a romantic Valentine’s Day in Portugal we got to explore some of the most wonderful corners of this beautiful country. It might be interesting to remind that February is a pleasant More »

 

Portugal trying to claim the Mediterranean Diet

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It appears that Portugal is trying to claim the Mediterranean Diet, at a meeting in Azerbaijan, as an intangible cultural item. This is strongly and directly linked to the Algarve because the Portuguese delegation will be made up of representative of the ministry of Agriculture as well as the Tavira council, and they will argue the case and claim the lifestyle diet for the Algarve.




The Algarve coastline is planned to get a facelift

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Even though there’s been this constant mantra-like line going about the Algarve in recent times of “there is no money”, it appears that the Algarve coastline is set to receive a major 5.4 million Euro face-lift as part of a whopping 200 million Euro that will be spent on the entire country’s coastline.




Faro aims to focus on health and wellness tourism

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We’re keenly aware of the Algarve’s aim to broaden its appeal to a wider range of tourists, mainly focusing on marketing itself in its off-season as well, but Faro appears to be going in a different direction, namely the health and wellness tourism sector.




Ancient property law under review

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The ancient waterfront property law that we’ve talked a few times earlier is going to be reviewed and hopefully simplified.




Algarve tour bus aims to attract more Spanish visitors

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Algarve tour bus featuring a massive ‘Algarve’ sign will be setting off on a tour of Spain where it will hold workshops in several important cities with the goal of increasing or creating interest and attracting Spanish visitors to the region outside of the peak-season.




Rescued giant leatherback sea turtle released

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A giant leatherback sea turtle was released into the ocean at Praia da Rocha this past weekend after having been cared for in the aftermath of it getting accidentally caught and wounded in fishing nets in Figueira da Foz.