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Praia do Monte Clérigo – Western Algarve
Monte Clérigo BeachAs summer fades and we move into autumn, lazy days on the beach are unfortunately numbered for this year. It will soon be time to swap our bikinis for fleeces and sunbathing for...
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Dogs on beaches – please “scoop their poop”
Please scoop the poop How do you feel about owners bringing their dogs on to beaches unchecked and without a leash? Should they be banned in the high season especially on Blue Flag beaches? The reason...
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Praia da Amoreira – the Algarves best kept secret!
Praia da Amoreira Praia da Amoreira is a natural and as yet unspoilt sandy beach about 7kms from the little town of Aljezur in the Western Algarve. It’s popular with surfers, fishermen and those who...
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Meia Praia – one of my favourite beaches
Meia Praia - view towards Alvor Although not a surfer or sun worshipper I love beaches. The sound of the waves and the magic of the sunlight dancing on the water is so relaxing – almost hypnotic that I...
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Parking Scams in Portugal
Parking Scams at Amado Beach Portimão!Do you experience problems with “Parking Scammers”? They are rife in Portugal and they REALLY annoy me!. It does not matter whether you park in a side road or in a...
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Praia do Carvalhal – A visit to the beach in the Alentajo
Praia do Carvalhal - View down to beach When you want to relax and escape the rat-race of the Algarve I recommend you visit the unspoilt sandy beaches in the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e...
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Praia do Vale dos Homens (Valley of the Men)
Praia do Vale dos Homens beach is located in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park just outside the village of Rogil in the Western Algarve. It is well off the beaten tourist track which makes it an ideal...
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Praia da Ingrina, Western Algarve – Portugal
Praia da Ingrina is a Blue Flag beach located in an idyllic and unspoilt country setting “far from the ‘maddening’ crowds”. As I sat on the beach enjoying the tranquility and natural beauty I could...
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My Algarve Insider Tips
Our first holiday to the Algarve was nearly thirty years ago and memories of the stunning beaches remain imprinted in our minds like footprints in the sand. The secluded coves and miles of beaches...
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Lost in the Details – Rock Formations at Praia da Dona Ana
Every week WordPress posts a Weekly Photo Challenge and this week’s theme is Lost in the Details . The instructions direct from the horse’s mouth (aka WordPress) are “This challenge is about getting...
View ArticleWestern Algarve Beaches: Praia da Carriagem
Praia da Carriagem on the West Coast Vicentine Coast Natural Park is known for its outstanding rock formations. At low tide, the beach reveals a curious natural amphitheater carved into the schist It...
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