When it comes to great beaches we are spoilt rotten in the Algarve because there are literally hundreds of fantastic beaches, from small hidden sandy coves to expansive fun packed beach resorts. One of my personal favourites without a doubt has got to be the Praiha da Marinha which is…
Hi, I’m Max. I’m full of energy and am looking for an owner who can keep up to me. I’m a big dog (25 kg, 50 cm tall) and am three years old. I get along very well with female dogs but it’s hit or miss with male dogs. I…
Greetings, my name is Max. I’m a medium-sized senior dog who is a bit shy when meeting new people. I do warm up once I get to know you, though. I’m a medium-sized dog and have been dewormed and vaccinated. If you are considering adopting me, you should know that…
There are so many different location options when it comes to moving to Portugal that it can be hard to narrow it down to where you might want to base yourself and your family so we are creating location guides to help give more information about various destinations with this…
I’m Mateus, and I’m definitely a big boy. I weigh in at 33 kg and measure 60 cm in height. My exact breed is unknown, but I may be a Rhodesian ridgeback cross with another large breed. I’m two years old now, so I’ve finished growing, but I’ll need to…
If you are looking for an interesting and tasty salad option to serve as a side dish or an appetizer, this classic Portuguese recipe is guaranteed to be a great hit. Since trying it for the first time a couple of months ago, it has become a favourite in our house. This…
I’m Marron, and I’m six years old. I was found abandoned on the street, and I’ve been living in the shelter ever since. I would like to find someone willing to adopt me and offer me a permanent home. I’m medium sized (18 kg, 45 cm tall) and I’ve been…
Hello, I’m Marquitos. I’m three years old and I was abandoned outside of the shelter as a puppy. It is the only home I’ve ever really known, and I would like to be adopted into a permanent home. I would probably need some time to adjust to new surroundings, but…
Hello, my name is Marques, and I was born in 2006. Since I walk very well on a leash, the people at the shelter suspect I had a home at one time, but non one knows how I ended up wandering on the streets. I know I’d like to find…
There is still plenty going on in the Algarve at the moment and if you have enough time to break away from Christmas shopping then you can use our What’s on in the Algarve guide to help you pick out some of the best events that are happening across the…
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Once you have moved to Portugal then comes the reality of actually living here. Most of us will have only ever spent holidays in Portugal before making the move and it soon becomes clear that life in Portugal is not all about lazy days by the pool and barbecues on the terrace.
There is still plenty of time for the pool and the barbecues but there are also many other aspects of day-to-day life that you need to get to grips with to make sure you get the most out of life in Portugal.
There is no need to feel daunted by new challenges that you may face when you are living in Portugal as we have probably been through them too and are happy to help with advice and information. Read about the truths, realities and benefits of living in Portugal on our blog Click Here.
Hello, my name is
Samantha Milner and I moved to the beautiful Algarve
in Southern
Portugal during the summer of 2008, with my husband Dominic and our seven year
old son Kyle for a better life living in the Portuguese sunshine.
This site aims to help and guide all those who are either planning, or have made the move to Portugal themselves. Here I will share with you all sorts of useful information, articles, tips, tricks, and even personal blogs of my own expat experiences with you.
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