Iona Stephen, professional ladies golfer Iona spends her winters down here in the Algarve, in the cosseted luxury of the Quinta do Lago resort. Listen to her discuss the famed Laranjal golf resort and assorted places and things to do in the area. Enjoy it! Iona Stephen show notes Growing up in Scotland and getting... Continue Reading →
How to break a world record
Meet Francisco Lufinha He achieved fame for breaking the world record when he kitesurfed from Porto to Lagos in the Algarve. He currently holds the world record for the longest non-stop kitesurfing journey. Show notes Early years: summer sailing holidays in the Algarve. His dreams of becoming a policeman, and then realizing that being outdoors... Continue Reading →
Stand up paddle 160kms across the Algarve
Episode 2 / Trans Algarve Podcast Show notes: Mauro Engler Mauro Engler formed part of a three man expedition to be the first people to ever stand up paddle all the way across the Algarve. Mauro and Nick run Algarve SUP (a stand up paddling touring and adventure company) based in Faro and Armação de Pera. He... Continue Reading →