An Early Start at Loulé Train Station My adventure began early at 08:00 AM at Loulé train station, the perfect starting point for a day of exploration on the Eastern part of the Algarve Train Line. As many know, Algarve public transport is not always easy to navigate. Still, I quickly deciphered the train timetable …
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When finding the perfect place to rest your head, the Algarve hotel options are as varied as the landscape. Whether you’re looking to kick back on the beach, perfect your golf swing, or escape the everyday hustle, the Algarve’s got you covered. Here’s a little guide to help you navigate the different Algarve hotels and …
Yes, we’re meeting up again, this time in a brewery (on a wine farm!) We’d really love you to join us, but we are limiting the numbers, so get in here fast. Here’s how, fill out the form below and you’re in – RSVPing is the right thing to do. Thank you. Quick details Date: …
Getting a visa to live and work in Portugal is an outwardly simple process, but can quickly become a confusing and painfully difficult task. If you’d like to tackle it on your own, go ahead. Hopefully this overview below will help get you started. If you’d like us to help you with everything, please get …
I hope you’ve had an amazing festive season! We’re ready to hit the ground running in 2024 and are organizing a meetup. The last one went really well, so a big thank you to O Grego Restaurant and Here and Now Events for organizing! Please fill out this form to attend (it’s free but we …
When I arrived in the Algarve over 20 years ago, there didn’t feel like there was a wine scene here. Sure, the Alentejo and Douro regions were flourishing and had their very own sections in Continente and other supermarkets, but Algarve wine? Not so much. Skip to today and we have restaurants that JUST serve …
Hi everyone, I’m Nick! I’ve been living in the Algarve for the past 23 years and I stay with my family here in São Brás de Alportel. My wife, Manuela, my daughter, Isabella, and my not-so-little dog, Lucky, are my constant companions. Many of you may have already seen my videos and blog posts before, …
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Lisbon Quick Facts Lisbon is a large complex European city and the easiest way to get a BASIC understanding of it is to look at the geography of Lisbon. This can be immensely confusing as the administrative divisions have changed a few times (after the revolution in 1974 and also when joining the EU). There …
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It feels like the biggest struggle in the Algarve for foreigners is to find long term rental accommodation. When you couple this with the D7 visa requirement for proof of long term accommodation, you’ll find a serious lack of supply in 2022. Throw in a highly seasonal tourist season where local owners are trying to …
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The year 2000 was a crazy concoction of tech bubbles, Y2K coding nightmares and assurances of Armageddon. Personally, it was an uplifting year for me as I took off from Cape Town International airport and landed with a soft bump in Lisbon. I was all set to spend the next six months working through the …