The “father” of the Via Algarviana João Ministro didn’t start the Via Algarviana but he has worked on it from the beginning and knows it really well. Through his company Proactive Tur he has made a tremendous impact on sustainable tourism and ecotourism in the Algarve. Nick sat down with him in his Loulé office …
Nelson Carvalheiro Nelson is an award winning blogger and video maker hailing from the hotel industry. He took time out from his busy schedule to chat to Nick about food in Portugal and the Algarve in particular. We did this one over the internet as he had returned to Germany before we could meet. Listen …
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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! [podbean resource=”episode=wetkg-894df3″ type=”audio-square” height=”400″ skin=”8″ fonts=”Helvetica” auto=”0″ download=”0″ rtl=”1″] Iona …
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Toby Millage also known as Toby One Toby landed here in the late 70s and hasn’t stopped rocking since! He has made his name in surfing along with a troupe of other Toby’s, rocked the best gigs in Europe but remains rooted in the Algarve’s original center of surf: Lagos. Join us for a wild …
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Dean Coleman from The Print Shop Dean’s business, originally called “The Print Shop” is now called “The Works“, and he is based in Almançil (on a fairly noisy road as you’ll hear… sorry) and helps businesses with all their marketing needs. Have a listen to his story, it’s an interesting one! [podbean resource=”episode=m6k5k-86b372″ type=”audio-rectangle” height=”100″ skin=”9″ …
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Creating a new tech conference in the Algarve Jorge Cabaço is a dynamic figure in the Algarve tech space, working passionately in digital marketing with Dengun and his very own Fresh Mint Consulting. Listen to our fun conversation about Information Technology in Portugal’s southern region! [podbean resource=”episode=883wg-854149″ type=”audio-square” height=”400″ skin=”8″ fonts=”Helvetica” auto=”0″ download=”0″ rtl=”0″] Show …
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If you know the Algarve well, stop reading here. This is meant for people who’d like to get to know the area a little better. Let’s take a 30 000 foot view of the Algarve and slot everything into place like a giant wooden jigsaw puzzle. No longer will you be confused about how far your …
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. [podbean resource=”episode=ekfm6-82e183″ type=”audio-square” height=”400″ skin=”8″ fonts=”Helvetica” auto=”0″ download=”0″ rtl=”0″] Show notes Early years: summer sailing holidays in the Algarve. His dreams of …
Faro Airport Transfers: Hortensio Fernandes I get to chat to Hortensio Fernandes from Yellowfish Transfers outside their headquarters in Albufeira (if you don’t know where Albufeira is, I am planning a definitive geographical audio guide to the Algarve… phew). As is becoming fairly commonplace now, I am using a mobile audio studio – my car! …
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Episode 12 / An interview in Burgau Tom hails from Wales and spent a few years in California cementing his love for sunshine and the great outdoors. After his return to Wales he decided that moving to Algarve was the best thing for the family, so he set up Algarve Marquees from his base in …
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