Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

Discovering Tavira: The Jewel of the Eastern Algarve

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Lagos, Algarve, Portugal from the air

Exploring Lagos: The Western Algarve Highlight

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Faro train line

Faro: The Gateway to the Algarve, Portugal

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Portimão, Algarve, Portugal at sunset

Discover Portimão: A Vibrant City in the Algarve

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algarve train line

Algarve Train Line Exploration! Loulé to Vila Real de Santo António

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 …

Algarve Hotels

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 …

lagos cliffs

Visas in Portugal

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 …

Algarve Wine

Algarve Wine

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 …