Madeira is often forgotten about when you think of Portugal, perhaps as it is not part of the main country, but an island nearly two hours away from Portugal itself, by plane. Made of two volcanic islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, Madeira is the main island. Although quite small in size, 56km long and 19km [...]
The Algarve has been awarded even more blue flags, taking the total number of beaches awarded the blue flag to 74. This distinction is awarded to beaches, recognising their water quality, safety, services and cleanliness. There is a double celebration, as three of the 74 beaches have never received the flag before, meaning they have [...]
Do you have an idea of what kind of overseas property you want, know where you want to buy and have finance arranged, but don’t have the time to look through the listings on the site? We have launched a new service that could be the answer to your problem! If you are serious about [...]
If you are thinking of jetting of to Portugal this month, you could be in for a culinary delight! Algarve Chefs Week is being held between May 14th and May 21st and head chefs from five star hotel restaurants in the area will be showcasing their skills. Ten of the chefs will be doing a [...]
Primark is a brand that is extremely well known around Europe, not just in the UK. The Irish brand opened two pilot stores in Portugal in 2009; one in Porto and the other in Lisbon. These two major cities are frequently home to an influx of foreign tourists and visitors who know the brand and [...]
Have you recently moved to Portugal, and do you love all things horsey? Perhaps you have moved and were unable to bring your horse with you. Or maybe you are thinking of taking up riding again after having a break during your migration. If you have concerns about how to get back into it, don’t [...]
It’s hard to think that low cost airlines can get any cheaper but somehow they seem to continue to do so… Look at a flight offered by Jet2u as an example: Edinburgh to the Algarve for £34.99 - one can hardly drive to the corner shop for that! Then there are many, many more [...]
Britons staying in property in Portugal over Easter may want to make sure they add Braga's Holy Week celebrations to their itinerary.Taking place between April 21st and 24th, the event consists of a number of Easter rituals occurring over several days.The biggest of these is a procession made up of men called Farricocos, who don [...]
It would be hard to choose a favourite place from all the delights that Portugal has to offer, but right at the top of my list has to be the exquisite Marvão. South east of Castelo de Vide, Marvão rears up off the valley floor in the most dramatic way imaginable. The town is [...]
Anyone who is keen to spend time in a property in Portugal may want to consider visiting the Algarve.This is according to Martina Kerk - product manager at Sun and Sea, Algarve Promotion Bureau - who noted that the mild average temperatures in the region make it the ideal place to get out and about."The [...]