Christmas in the Algarve: What’s the Algarve like at Christmas?

Christmas Lights in Faro, Algarve

At first, Christmas in the Algarve might sound like a strange proposition. This undeniable summer and well known beach destination for Christmas? Well you’ll soon find out that the Algarve takes on its own kind of atmosphere during the most wonderful time of the year! Keep reading to find out what Christmas is like in …

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Bacalhau à Brás – Authentic Brás Style Cod Recipe

bacalhau a bras in a bowl

Bacalhau à Brás is one of my favourite and one of the most popular ways of cooking bacalhau in Portugal. It consists of a base of onions, garlic and potatoes, all glued together with creamy scrambled eggs. It’s the perfect introduction to bacalhau if you’ve not yet tried it! The Origins of Bacalhau à Brás …

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Algarve Ceramics: Where to Shop for Ceramics in the Algarve

Algarve Ceramics Wall

Portugal is a country steeped in tradition, from its food and wine to its architecture, music, and handmade crafts. While some traditional crafts have become endangered, pottery and ceramics have stood the test of time to become a symbol of Portuguese artistry. From north to south, you will find artisans spinning their wheels to create …

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Sado Dolphins – Dolphin Watching in Setúbal

Setubal Dolphin Watching

Around 45 minutes south of Lisbon is the Sado Estuary, home to Portugal’s only population of resident dolphins. Watching them in their natural habitat is a truly unique activity that can be done nowhere else in Portugal. In fact, it’s one of only five places in Europe where you can observe a pod of resident …

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