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Piglet is Spitting Feathers!
A year or so ago we went to a brilliant Italian restaurant in a seaside town near Portimão, in the Algarve. The staff were efficient and friendly, the pasta was perfect, the sauce delicious and the...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Journey – Trams in Lisbon
Trams in Lisbon The electric tram network (Rede de eléctricos de Lisboa) is an easy way to see historic Lisbon. Tram No. 28 is the most famous as the journey takes you through the steep winding streets...
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Silves Medieval Fair 2012 – Feira Medieval Silves
The Medieval Fair held in the historic town of Silves is our favourite event of the year. In fact, we enjoy it so much it’s always the first social event flagged, in advance, on our Calender. If you...
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My Algarve Insider Tips
Our first holiday to the Algarve was nearly thirty years ago and memories of the stunning beaches remain imprinted in our minds like footprints in the sand. The secluded coves and miles of beaches...
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Beyond the historic castle walls of Aljezur
From the ancient castle walls to the historic town of Aljezur, and to the mountain of Monchique beyond. This photograph was taken from the walls of the 10th Century Moorish castle of Aljezur in the...
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Beach Activities – Stone Art
Imagine the scenario: you’ve taken the children/teenagers on holiday to a beach only to discover there are no touristy beach activities such as banana rides, pedalos and beach trampolines etc to keep...
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Statue Infante D. Henrique and the Mercado de Escravos – (Slave Market) in Lagos
Infante D. Henrique The statue of Infante D. Henrique (Henry the Navigator), sits pride of place in the Praça do Infante Dom Henrique within a few metres of the “Slave Market”. Born March 4th, 1394...
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Palácio de Mateus Reflections
This week’s WordPress Photo Challenge is all about reflections. Palacio de Mateus One of the least memorable trips on our Douro river cruise was a visit to Palácio de Mateus, near Vila Real. Please...
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