Mar d'Estórias has in its gallery a temporary exhibition of the Portuguese brand of sneakers Ubber White, born of the desire to do something differentiating, where art stands out in a special support that can be taken everywhere. Ubber White is a brand founded by three women in love with art, Paula Mourão, who brought together the ideas that launch the brand, Fátima Branco, challenged to embrace the project and Filomena Neves the tireless creator of the Ubber White project.

We’re Celebrating Another Milestone…. A year ago, we welcomed almost 400 guests to our 35th Anniversary Celebrations here at our head office in Cerro Grande, Albufeira. Friends, Clients and Employees all enjoyed cocktails and canapés on one of warmest evenings of the year; it was a truly lovely event.
Having now celebrated our 36th anniversary, we’re reflecting on what has been another incredible year for Real Estate in the central Algarve and looking at what the next year will hold.

QUALITY PAINTS, Lagos - We’ve considered awaiting the final outcome of Brexit, but unfortunately  our little bodies have told us otherwise, so the BUSINESS is BACK UP FOR SALE - and PRICE REDUCED (from €195K) to €165K due to FX rate.
€165K is all inclusive ie lock stock and barrel - but there’s now an option to RENT the Shop premises. If RENTAL is preferred, Shop value (to be deducted from €165K), also rent, will be independently assessed.

If you’re looking to keep body and brain active whilst still having ample time to enjoy the Algarvean lifestyle, (current opening hours are Mon to Fri, 10.00 to 16.00 - unlike 24/7 for bar/restaurant type businesses), then this could be for you!
We still enjoy running the business and would very much like to continue, but unfortunately neither of us is getting any younger and the physical aspects are getting a bit beyond us, aaaah!

CLIENTS PLEASE NOTE: THE BUSINESS WILL CONTINUE AS USUAL, (may improve!), NOT LEAST AS THERE WILL BE A HANDOVER PERIOD OF UP TO THREE MONTHS AVAILABLE TO THE NEW BUYER, SO ANY CHANGE WILL BE SEAMLESS.

VILA VITA Parc’s traditional Bavarian Biergarten reopened on the 4th July showcasing cosy-chic décor, an authentic new menu and a truly convivial atmosphere.

The VILA VITA Biergarten, the Algarve’s most authentic German beer garden, located in pretty Porches, reopened on the 4th of July, following a brief period of refurbishment.
With an interior entirely lined with 120-year-old vintage wood, stepping into the Biergarten feels like you’re being transported to a rustic chalet in the Alps. The new decoration, which is even more cosy and traditional, contributes to the unique location’s convivial atmosphere, typical of the best German beer gardens. New features include the new bar at the entrance, covered in characterful wooden tiles used in regional Bavarian design, as well as a raised floor area on the upper floor, ideal for live band performances.

Working for several months in close cooperation with the engineers from UC’s IteCons– the Institute for Research and Technological Development in Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability – the window was tested under the hardest settings, as they wanted to make sure it was designed to endure the most difficult weather conditions, ranging from heavy rain and wind to sun and sea water exposure.

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The company Casas do Barlavento, in Lagos, Portugal integrated the already established Lloyds Property Services in its portfolio last April.

Doreen and Fred Lloyd, founders and managers of Lloyd's for more than 14 years, decided to retire, but with the concern of leaving their clients in good hands, they saw in Casas do Barlavento a perfect partnership. Casas do Barlavento, also with extensive experience in leasing and property management, has acquired Lloyds client portfolio, enhancing the company's strategic expansion in Lagos.

The American consulting company Hogan Assessments, a global leader in personality assessment and leadership development, has added Portugal to the already extensive list of Authorized Partners & Distributors of its products and services.

Recently founded with headquarters in the Algarve, and offices in Lisbon, Stairs - People Advisors, has just signed a contract to be an authorized distributor of Hogan Assessments products and services in Portugal.