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April 5, 2013 Algarve, Blog, Portugal

The Algarve property market is turning

We’ve been reporting on the very tough economic times that the Algarve has been going through in the past few months, but today we’ll be reporting on some better news actually, in regards to the Algarve property market.

March 18, 2013 Algarve, Blog

Algarve Easter Holiday

Good Friday is only two weeks away so those of you who are interested in an Algarve Easter holiday should go about making a booking now, because waiting an extra week might be too late.

Even though Easter is quite early in 2013, you have to keep in mind that is a very popular holiday for the Portuguese as well as for the British and the Irish, and tourist from the British Isles are quite a common occurrence here normally, so on such an important occasion you can be sure that they’ve already booked their accommodations well ahead of time.

March 14, 2013 Blog

New developments in the Algarve

Today we’re reporting on some new developments that are going to be built around the Algarve.

March 8, 2013 Algarve

Portuguese airline company TAP schedules strike

It’s not great when we have to report on less than nice news related to the Algarve, but we do like to report on anything that might influence your trip there and the scheduled TAP – Portuguese airline company – strike for this month might just affect some of you.

February 22, 2013 Algarve, Algarve Cities, Blog

Trans-Guadiana protocol gives new hopes to ‘Eurocity’ region

Even though it seems that only bleak news is coming out of the Algarve, today we’re talking about the Trans-Guadiana protocol, which has been signed between the various traders in cities that line the Guadiana River – which separates Portugal’s Algarve region from Spain’s Andalucia region – which has been the source of some positive feelings amongst business owners on both sides of the river.

February 21, 2013 Algarve, Algarve Cities, Blog

Algarve historic sites (part 1)

We only rarely focus our attention on the many Algarve historic sites that can be seen and visited in this region, usually we talk more about beaches and festivals, but today we’ll change that with a quick look at some of the historic sites that you can find while on your Algarve trip.

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- Albufeira guide
  The town of Albufeira is one of the Algarve's most well known resort towns. Like many other destinations in this sun drenched and sea kissed part Read More »
- Alcoutim guide
  The city of Alcoutim is located on the Guadiana river, which separates Portugal from Spain. It is hence a border town, but it is also part Read More »
- Aljezur guide
  The municipality of Aljezur is located on the western coast of the Algarve, and features a total population of a bit over five thousand inhabitants. It Read More »
- Faro guide
  While a relatively provincial city, Faro is the capital of the Algarve, a modern and lively city, featuring many shopping opportunities, great food as well as Read More »
- Lagoa guide
  The small and peaceful town of Lagoa, Portugal is considered by many to be the wine capital of the Algarve. Read More »
- Lagos guide
  Even if the city of Lagos Portugal is a small one, it is nonetheless one of the most popular of the Algarve resorts. Pronounced Lagoosh, the Read More »
- Loulé guide
  It is still unknown for certain when the city of Loulé, Portugal got its beginnings. Some consider it to start at around 400 BC while others Read More »
- Olhão guide
  The city of Olhao is located in the eastern part of the Algarve, not far away from the capital of Faro, and is the largest fishing Read More »
- Portimão guide
  Being the largest town in the western part of the Algarve, the town of Portimao, Portugal is located on the bank of the Arade river and Read More »
- Silves guide
  Silves, Portugal sits on the banks of the Arade River, a town littered with lemon and orange trees, Silves is a place full of history and Read More »
- Tavira guide
  The town of Tavira, Portugal is a beautiful and elegant settlement, some consider it almost surreal in some aspects of it. Tavira is still an Algarvian Read More »
- Vila Real de Santo Antonio guide
  Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Portugal is located on the Guadiana River which is the natural border between Portugal and Spain. From the extreme eastern part Read More »
- Thinking of studying in the Algarve?
  There is an interesting phenomenon taking place in the Algarve University numbers, thanks to a combination of two important factors. The numbers of enrolling students is Read More »
- 2012 Portugal Masters
  Yesterday, October 11th 2012, the Portugal Masters has started, attracting golfers from all around the world, willing and able to fight for the Portuguese trophy. Read More »
- Algarve monuments get renovated
  There are plenty of Algarve monuments to look for and at while on your trip there, today we'll be talking about just two of them that Read More »