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4 Top Attractions in Albufeira, the Algarve

The Algarve is full of great towns and villages to visit during an Algarve luxury holiday, and one of the best is Albufeira. This delightful city is packed full of things for the whole family, making it the ideal place to stay or to visit during your holiday. Here are four of the highlights to [...]

[ More ] November 10th, 2010 | Comments Off |
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Traditional Portuguese Cuisine

When you travel to the Algarve, luxury is the name of the game. And if it’s luxury you’re after, you’d do well to eat out in some of the top restaurants and try as much traditional Portuguese cuisine as you can. In the Algarve you will get a rich variety of delicious, [...]

[ More ] November 10th, 2010 | Comments Off |
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Hiking in Oporto, Portugal

The port city of Oporto is better known for its fortified wines than its historic port, which marks the end of the 560-mile-long Duoro River. The surrounding Douro Valley not only makes for a perfect vineyard, but the hills are one of the best places in Portugal for hiking.
If you are planning a trip hiking [...]

[ More ] May 22nd, 2010 | Comments Off |
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Faro, Portugal. What to see in the Algarve capital.

Planning a holiday to Faro in Portugal, but not sure what you’ll find when you get there? If you’re looking for a little local advice here are some tips from a man who specialises in Faro airport transfers. It’s surprising what you can learn from behind the wheel of airport shuttles in Faro…
Faro, Portugal. What [...]

[ More ] April 10th, 2010 | Comments Off |
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Walking in Terrific Tavira

The Algarve region of Portugal has long been associated with perfect sunshine, sandy beaches and undulating golf courses. However, many people don’t realise that the Algarve is also one of the best places in Portugal for hiking. Here are some of the best places to visit if you’re considering a walking holiday in Portugal around [...]

[ More ] November 27th, 2009 | Comments Off |
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Walking the Levadas of Madeira

The enchanting Portuguese archipelago of Madeira is a tiny verdant gem suspended in a sea of brilliant blue. Walking holidays in Madeira can take you from breathtaking cliff side paths washed by the sun, to enchanting hikes through fertile forests. The island lies only about 350 miles off the coast of Africa but has a [...]

[ More ] October 22nd, 2009 | Comments Off |
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