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How to Make the Most of Slow Travel in the Algarve

When you book your stay on a gorgeous clifftop overlooking the Atlantic, the soft sand only metres away, it’s easy to be tempted to spend every day by the sea. However, this month, we’ve got a different suggestion for you: venturing inland…

Algarve Wine: Vineyards, experiences and Autumn harvests

Autumn Vineyard Experiences Near Lagos World-famous for its beaches, lively summer atmosphere, and even winter surf, Lagos holds more secrets than first meets the eye. Once the crowds leave in September, another side of the region reveals itself…

Banho 29: A Unique Algarve Tradition

Picture this: hordes of people lined up on the beach in the moonlight, all waiting for midnight to strike to go wading into the water to wash their demons away. Sounds like something out of a folk tale, right? Sure, but it’s a cherished Lagos…

Sweet Traditions and Summer Celebrations: Arte Doce Returns to Lagos

There’s something about summer in the Algarve that invites celebration. There’s a buzz in the air that makes everyone in the region take to the streets to enjoy every moment of warm sunshine. A golden light bathes the coastline as the gentle…

Delving into the Lifestyle at the LUX MARE Villas in the Algarve

Where unforgettable memories are made The season’s getting into full swing in Southern Portugal, with visitors descending on the region to enjoy its plentiful sunshine and glistening, cooling waters. While the towns buzz with life, those…

Explore Lagos Old Town in the “Month that May not be Named”

Lagos – the land of sea, surf, and sandy beaches, come summer - is actually surprisingly rich in its history and culture, both of which are often overlooked when peak season hits. But that means that spring visitors to the Algarve can walk…
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Dolphin watching in the Algarve: The Season’s Beginning!

Find out which Dolphins call the Algarve home and where to spot them Spring in the Algarve means temperatures are quickly rising – both of the air and the water. While surfers swap out their full winter attire for shorter options, the odd…
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Easter in the Algarve: Tradition meets Spring Sunshine!

Experiencing festivities anywhere new is always, well, an experience, isn’t it? Whether you stumble across an unexpected parade or seek out something entirely different to what you’re used to, watching (and even joining in) on traditions…
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The Algarve in Spring: Almond Blossoms and Moorish Princesses

Those who venture to the Algarve in early spring are often surprised by what they find in this far-flung corner of Europe. While (not much) further north, frost is a given, as are cloudy skies, Portugal’s southern edge is already welcoming…
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Start your adventure in Lagos this Valentine’s Day

Lagos Adventure Activities to Get Your Heart Beating  Valentine’s Day is coming up, and while many are planning a classic dinner out, a SPA day, or perhaps a cultural day out (if that’s what you have in mind, check out this blog post),…