It may have been the Swiss Alps rather than those in Austria, but the hills still came alive to the Sound of Music - Aljezur style!

As we all know, the Von Trapp family secretly fled Austria into the Swiss mountains. But popular Aljezur band Off The Lip were last month secretly whisked INTO the Swiss mountains for one of their most glamorous gigs, on the snow-covered slopes of the rather swish Swiss ski resort of Verbier.

The Summer is upon us and things are all in full swing in the Sheldrake studios! We've got lots of news and new work to share with you all this month ... so why not grab a cup of tea or coffee, and a biscuit or two! - and enjoy reading the latest edition of our free colourful newsletter online.

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Throw your hands in the air and do a little happy dance because Enjoy the Algarve exists one year! The June 2016 issue, Get Dirty!, is live now.In it: articles about bodypainting, bathing in the salt spa of Castro Marim, and digging for marine creatures.

This Month We Try features buggy touring near Loulé; the funniest, dustiest and most adventurous way to ensure your white clothes will never be white again.

Portuguese born, Bungy Jump World Record Holder Carlos Mosca Dionisio, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, has recently arrived in Marina de Albufeira after having sailed here from the Red Sea, Egypt, in a 33ft Cutter. Carlos sailed the second half of the Mediterranean from Malta single handed.

Carlos has lived aboard the Sailing Yacht, Lady Arlete (named after his mother) since 2009.

In a recommendation that will boost an already enviable profile for Praia da Rocha’s Bela Vista Hotel, CNN has chosen it as one of the 20 most beautiful in Europe – and the most beautiful in Portugal.

According to the CNN analysis, "Set in a pristine environment in Praia da Rocha, Bela Vista was the first hotel to open in the Algarve, back in 1934. Since then dozens of luxury hotels have appeared but the eclectic charm of this boutique hotel is above all others.

Algarve Holiday Fun offer Discounted Tickets for Attractions & Events Across the Algarve.

Our new 2016 Guide is now available. CLICK HERE to view it.

Feeling stressed? Chill out by reading the May 2016 issue of Enjoy the Algarve, Body & Soul!

In it, we focus on how to be zen in the south of Portugal. From yoga (or: how to do the vrikasana pose) and meditation (the Algarve's best spots) to alternative ways like naturism (yes, that's walking around butt naked) and herbalism.

Portugal’s corrupt, tax-evading, money-laundering politicians, administrators and businesses this week suddenly found themselves in distinguished international company, ranging from the presidents of Russia, China and Ukraine and the kings of Saudi Arabia and Morocco, to international stars of sports and entertainment.

All praise to the hard, honest work done by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in exposing 11.5 million files, 140 politicians from more than 50 countries and offshore companies in 21 tax havens. ‎It may be only a matter of time before it is revealed that Vladimir Putin, José Sócrates and others have been taking greed-enhancing drugs.