When you talk about Armação de Pêra, most people will mention, ‘The Holiday Inn Algarve’ (or the Hotel Garbe as it was formerly known). It has a prime position at the western end of the up and coming fishing town and is situated right on the beach – which, incidentally, is one…
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Last weekend Michael and I were out & about in Armação de Pêra, a fishing town on the beautiful Algarve coast. Often referred to as a concrete jungle, Armação de Pêra is actually pretty special – if you’ll only give it a little time to visit. When I first moved to Portugal…
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Castelo de Sonhos (castle of dreams) is a registered charity in the Algarve, helping more than 200 local elderly people. Currently, the charity is planning its 11th Annual Shoebox Drive for the Elderly. These ‘gift boxes’ will be delivered by the Castelo de Sonhos team in time for Christmas. If you would like…
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We try to visit the Lisbon area at least once a year, often staying somewhere along the coast and we always have a great time. Last weekend, we had a short wander around the town of Cascais where we stayed at the Farol Boutique Hotel. We took a few photos as we went. The town is full of…
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Whenever we go away (whether for a full blown month-long holiday or one night away), Michael usually spends weeks (months, in some cases) researching the many different hotels in order to find some real gems and offers. Last weekend was no exception. He booked us, and our two friends, into…
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I love the rain, I always have – albeit from the comfort of my home or car. Sometimes though, I do enjoy being out in it (provided I’m well covered up), just enjoying the sounds and the sights and the beauty of rain, of everything getting covered in droplets of water. It…
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