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Praya by Chakall – Divine Cuisine on the Beach in the Algarve

Praya by Chakall – Divine Cuisine on the Beach in the Algarve

By | June 1, 2011 at 11:19 pm | No comments

You know Chakall. He is the turban-wearing TV chef who drives across the world in a mini service truck with his loyal dog Pulga. He is a quirky character perfectly suited for compelling and entertaining television. Yet, Chakall is also the innovator behind such successful...

Posted in: Algarve, Dining

Hotel Praia Verde – Fun in the Sun in the Eastern Algarve

Hotel Praia Verde – Fun in the Sun in the Eastern Algarve

By | April 11, 2011 at 7:21 pm | No comments

Beach resort, beach resort, beach resort! The Algarve in southern Portugal is lined with them. Yet in the far east, almost to the Spanish border, in Altura near Castro Marim is Hotel Praia Verde. It’s one of the more beautiful…and coolest…beach resorts in this part of...

Posted in: Algarve, Hotels

Chá com Água Salgada – Contemporary Beach Cuisine in Eastern Algarve

Chá com Água Salgada – Contemporary Beach Cuisine in Eastern Algarve

By | February 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm | No comments

You´re on the east side of the Algarve, and you’re looking for that quintessential beach restaurant that ticks all of the boxes?  Consider this:   Literally on the beach – (tick).  Ocean views – (tick).  Creatively-designed menu of fresh fish and seafood –...

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Areias do Seixo – A Haven for Nature & Peace of Mind near Lisbon

Areias do Seixo – A Haven for Nature & Peace of Mind near Lisbon

By | August 11, 2010 at 9:25 pm | No comments

Need a place to relax?  I mean, really relax…leaving the city behind and learning to appreciate the world around you?  I got the place.  Less than an hour north of Lisbon is an amazing new experience, the Areias do Seixo (Sands of Pebble) Charme Hotel.  It is nestled...

Posted in: Hotels, Lisbon

Ilha Deserta – A Beach in the Algarve Away from All the Fuss

Ilha Deserta – A Beach in the Algarve Away from All the Fuss

By | July 31, 2010 at 5:42 pm | One comment

Who would think that one of Portugal’s most pristine beaches would be just at the foot of one of the country’s busiest communities?  Ilha Deserta (Deserted Island), in the Algarve near the city of Faro, is a welcome respite from other crowded, popular beaches  across the...

Posted in: Algarve, Day Life

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