Congrats mayors Isilda, Rosa and Rui! In 2018 the fire in Monchique started on August 3^rd, ended on August 10^th. The action of firefighters was hampered by strong and changing winds, ...

Since restoring her first unit 30 years ago, a chest of drawers which was hers as a child (which she still has!), Simonne has always done the odd upcycling project ...

The Portuguese law states that UK nationals resident in Portugal can drive with their valid UK licences until the end of 2021. This means that UK nationals need to start ...

Since it was chartered in 2006 Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) has been raising funds to support local disadvantaged people.  In addition the club felt it important to give support ...

From the time Palm Beach opened in 2017 the restaurant has been building on its reputation as one of the finest beachside  eating venues  in the region. Paulo and his ...

I decided to write this eBook to help you if you’re moving to a new country. You see, I have moved around a lot. I've been an expat for over ...

Drivers with hopes of road-tripping through Europe later this year will have to trade in their GB car sticker or magnet for a new ‘UK’ version. The current sticker used ...

For the first time in the Algarve, groups of people with physical disabilities or with reduced mobility will be able to stroll along the Ria Formosa and enjoy spectacular scenarios, ...

My Primary 7 schoolteacher, Miss Macduff, had a smile that could make a drowning man decide to wave. She often told her pupils that almost anything could be solved by ...

Fiesta time - Learning to Dance. The Juans insisted that I must learn to dance. Standing up was proving difficult by this time, let alone following strict instructions about the dance ...

Caroline in Red Breeches. “My agent's had this great idea.” Caroline is dressed in a pair of bright red short breeches. She is perched on a table, and someone is taking ...

You are going to move to your new house. You are stressed as there are so many important things to do, but you struggle with moving boxes. If you tell ...

Great opportunity to purchase a charming and renovated 1 bedroom linked property, set in quiet zone, within a short stroll (800m) from the centre and beach of Carvoeiro.

This stunning, recently renovated home with a build area of 246m2 and a 2000m2 plot, enjoys lovely garden and country views. It is located in a very quiet area, surrounded ...

This magnificent property has four en-suite bedrooms and is set on a cliff top with the most spectacular ocean views; yet is only a few minutes by car from Albufeira ...

Celebrating 3 years in business on July 27th 2021! Sampson Property would like to thank you to everyone who has supported them along their journey so far.

Saturday.  Two cats are released after neutering. The previous week Célia had only managed to capture one cat in the bairro of Horta do Pádua in Olhão.  We asked the ...

ACCA Kids and Castelo de Sonhos are once again appealing for assistance to ensure that children who often “do without” will, this year, have all they need to return to school. ...

Instead of the crowd filled annual Silves Medieval Festival, this year will be slightly different.  From July 30th to August 22nd, Silves will host the Silves Medieval event. During which ...

Monday. I receive a birthday card that reads “You are one year closer to being a Crazy Cat Lady”.  Hmmm. Too late. What was I supposed to do with retirement? ...

The EA Cleanup Event this weekend has been confirmed to take place at Conceição station in Tavira, on Sunday 18th July from 9.15 – 10.15.   The meeting point will be ...

The biggest nature event in Portugal is back! There's a range of offers this year: field trips, boat tours, workshops, talks, environmental education activities, bird ringing sessions and much, much ...

The Museum of Portimão opens two interesting exhibitions on July 10th at 17:00h, highlighting the sea as a common denominator.  "Listen to the Ocean" by artist BJ Boulter (Bárbara Jane Boulter), ...

After being so rudely interrupted last year, we have been thinking about our programme for the autumn when we hope that restrictions will be less onerous than they ...