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Family friendly Algarve holidays

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Generally eschewing the more garish entertainments and temporary developments of some of its Mediterranean neighbours, Portugal’s Algarve coastline has proven to be a quiet alternative for couples and families looking for affordable, extremely picturesque and laid-back European holidays. A meandering coastline that combines award-winning golf courses with small fishing villages and a few larger towns […]

Affordable City Break Destinations This Spring

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Travelers looking for affordable vacation options this spring have viable options in several different European cities as well as in Turkey. According to recent research of top vacation sites, the most affordable large cities for romantic breaks include places like Lisbon, Portugal; Krakow, Poland; Istanbul, Turkey; and smaller cities, such as San Sebastian, Spain. All […]

Golf in Portugal: supply exceeds demand

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Portugal has famously been one of Europe’s most popular destinations amongst golfers for years. Players converge from all over the world to enjoy the scintillating sun and luscious links that the country has to offer, which means that more and more courses have been built over the years to cater for demand. [Image from 3DGolf.com] […]

Visit Portimao – Home to some of the best Algarve Restaurants

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No matter how hard you try, you will be powerless to resist the calls of the fisherman at Portimao who spend the afternoon’s barbequing their mornings catch and trying their best to out shout and outsell their neighbour. The freshly caught fish, most notably the sardines, is what keeps thousands of tourists and locals flocking […]

Five top things to do in Portugal

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Portugal was once in the shadow of Spain but is now one of the most visited countries in the world. From the cosmopolitan city of Lisbon to the luxury beach resorts of the Algarve, you might be surprised at the variety of options available to you on a Portuguese holiday. Make the most of your […]

Staying in the Algarve

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Algarve is said to be Europe’s sunniest spot, so naturally it is a great place to go for a holiday. Situated in the south of Portugal, the fantastic beaches coupled with the history of traditional Portugal makes Algarve a very desirable destination. Scenic Mediterranean coast will beckon you in and the gorgeous valleys and mountain […]

The Alternative Algarve

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There’s more to the Algarve than beach resorts and sangria Although the Algarve has gained a reputation as a beach resort hotspot for Europe’s lager-lovers and sun-hungry pensioners, there is another side to Portugal’s most popular tourist area. Get away from the alcopop resorts and busy beaches and the western coastline boasts some rugged and […]