The end of March is proving to be a busy one for events, with Easter just around the corner. From…
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Why the Algarve is a cyclist’s paradise
Portugal may not be the first place to come to mind when talking about cycling, but the Volta ao Algarve…
Carnival – celebrations across the Algarve
Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, is the feast day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. It is…
Spring in the Algarve: 10 things to do
The roads are clear, the beaches are secluded, and the sun is shining. Here’s how to shake off the winter…
Spotlight on February events in Lagos
February is bursting with things to do along the Algarve. Of course, there are carnival parades, Loulé being the most…
Why choose a self-catering holiday
Self-catering holidays are ever-more popular since the pandemic. They offer a flexibility that hotels just don’t offer. You can be…
3 reasons to choose the Central Algarve
Pretty beaches and verdant hilltops, traditional towns and bustling cities, calming spas and vibrant nightlife – there’s something for everyone…
Algarve’s barrier islands
Do you want that Robinson Crusoe feeling? The barrier islands that shield part of mainland Algarve, stretching from Quinta do…
Christmas events in the Algarve
There are living statues, a salt Nativity scene, the Algarve Jazz Orchestra and Ilse Huizinga celebrating A Christmas Story plus…
3 reasons to choose the Western Algarve
More rugged and windswept than the Eastern Algarve, the western point of the region is one of the most beautiful…