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 25/05/2013
Continuing the series about driving in the Algarve, here you can find everything you need to know about driving licences. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, there are requirements to be followed in Portugal just as in any other country. Here we recap some information to help you on your way….
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 23/05/2013
Plato, the great philosopher and mathematician, born 400 years BC, student of Socrates and teacher to Aristotle, waxed lyrical about the fabulous lost city of Atlantis. It seems that the Algarve, already steeped in history, could be the place where the glittering Atlantis found its final resting place. Peter Daughtrey and Dr. Roger Coghill have both put forward theories...
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 22/05/2013
“Love Portugal” is the theme chosen for the 2013 event and there will be something for everyone to love at the Fair. Visitors will enjoy a huge variety of entertainment from music and special events to a Fun Zone to keep the kids amused. Plus, there will be over 100 stands to browse and Meravista will be one of them!
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 21/05/2013
Shopping in the Algarve’s tourist capital, featuring Albufeira and Guia. Since the 1980s there has been a large influx of foreigners buying property in the Algarve. As well being a major tourist destination, many people have relocated to the Albufeira area. Accordingly, shopping facilities have been modernised, expanded and improved...
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 19/05/2013
The North to South of Portuguese wines:
Portugal is the seventh largest wine producer in the world. Its variety of wines includes the famous Port and Madeira. Wine was introduced into Portugal by the Greeks, the Romans, the Phoenicians and the Carthaginians. From north to south, Portugal has a number of wine-making regions. Each region has its own wine commission...
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 16/05/2013
I finally took the plunge and booked a “golfing in the sun holiday” as a mid-winter break. Of course I chose the Algarve to do it in: everyone is talking about golf in the Algarve and how wonderful it is, so it was the logical choice....
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 12/05/2013
In Portugal, there are specific documents which you're required to carry with you whilst driving. With the government’s effort to improve safety on Portugal’s roads, spot checks are common. If you're stopped by the police, you're likely to receive a hefty fine for each missing document. Read on to be familiar with the local requirements...
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 08/05/2013
PART 4: A diverse triangle of top-end shops and farmers’ markets. Whether a dedicated shopper or a necessity shopper; resident in the Algarve, or just here on holiday, you will love the experience of shopping in this diverse triangle of towns. From the traditional farmer's markets in Loule to the designer boutiques of Quinta do Lago, and the beach-front shops and cafes,...
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 05/05/2013
This year’s International Algarve Fair promises to be a fabulous and fun-filled event. And that’s not just because the Meravista team will be there in all their purple glory. The Fair, now in its 8th year, opens on 1st June and runs for two consecutive days. The theme this year is “Love Portugal” and reminds us all why we love to live here! Previous events have attracted...
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 04/05/2013
From coffees to cocktails: You won’t need to travel far to sample a good cup of coffee or glass of wine in the Algarve. The popular tourist areas are dotted with bars where you can relax with one of a menu of coffees, freshly squeezed juices or something a little stronger. There’s no shortage of bars off the beaten track either. They may not offer the latest craze in...
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