All stories about the Algarve, including blogs, vlogs and podcasts.
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: …
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 …
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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Your pathway to becoming a European citizen. Currently Portugal’s GOLDEN VISA programme is one of the easiest ways to gain entry into the EU (the other is the D7 visa). Essentially you’re investing in Portugal and you’re getting citizenship of the EU as a reward. Benefits of the Golden Visa Free entry and travel into …
There are so many options to choose from when looking for international schools in the Algarve. Whatever requirement your child may need to flourish academically and socially in Portugal’s southern gem, there will be an international school here that has got you covered. Firstly, we will look at an overview of how international schools operate …
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So, you’re thinking of relocating to the Algarve. The one question you may be asking yourself is… where? With so many beautiful towns, cities and municipalities to choose from, the question of, where, is much harder than it may seem. Whether you’re moving to work, holiday, retire, or really take your surfing game to the …