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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience, Only at Tribulum, 17-19 November

Greg Boegner — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:21:00 +0000

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Three nights of delicious dining and hilarious entertainment–the Faulty Towers Dining Experience–17-19 November. Tribulum Restaurant in Almancil, Algarve, welcomes the world’s most sought-after interactive show, based on the iconic BBC series “Fawlty Towers”! Definitely one worth getting off the couch for! Allow Basil, Sybil and Manuel to serve up chaos as you are treated to a delicious 3-course meal, prepared by Tribulum chef Jonnie Pratt, as hilarity ensues! This is the show where you step […]

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Algarve Rural Chic, Delightful 2-Bedroom near Guia

Greg Boegner — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000

Enjoy breathtaking views as well as plenty of outside spaces in this stunning clifftop contemporary villaTucked away in the tranquil Algarve countryside, just a short drive from the golden beaches of Galé and Albufeira, Casa Rosa dos Ventos is a beautifully restored and gated windmill residence that blends rustic charm with modern luxury. in the western Algarve. Designed to host up to four guests, this unique hideaway is perfect for couples, friends, or small families in search of peace and […]

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Algarve Luxury Villa, near Faro, with Ria Formosa Views

TRIPWIX — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Within a luxury gated community in Faro, this contemporary home combines privacy with expansive outdoor living and views of the Ria Formosa. A generous pool lined with loungers invites lingering under the summer sun, while the fire pitʼs seating area becomes the gathering point on cooler evenings touched by the Riaʼs breeze. LOCATION Faro SLEEPS 8 TYPE Gated Community BEDROOMS 4 POOL Yes BATHROOMS 4.5 An alfresco dining space and BBQ area set the mood for unhurried meals, bringing friends […]

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Cerro da Vila (Roman Ruins & Museum) – Vilamoura

Greg Boegner — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:09:00 +0000

You may know that, nearly two thousand years ago, much of Portugal was under the control of the Roman Empire. Yet, did you know that there is evidence of Roman settlement just adjacent to the popular Vilamoura marina in the Algarve? It’s true! The recently-updated Cerro da Villa Roman Ruins and Museum offers an up-close look at the remnants of a centuries-old villa as well as other unearthed items tracing a larger 5000-year history of inhabitants in Vilamoura. Outside, in […]

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The Bold Octopus, Algarve

Greg Boegner — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:00:46 +0000

The Bold Octopus, on Praia do Ancão in the central Algarve, is the perfect prescription for anything that ails you. Open sky, sea breeze and glistening water mixed with delicious cuisine, frosty drinks and friendly staff, immediately puts you in a holiday frame of mind. Whether you’re taking the family to the beach, entertaining a client for lunch, catching a sunset with a loved one or chatting with friends under the moonlight, the Bold Octopus is the ideal spot. […]

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São Lourenço Church – Almancil

P. Simão — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:18:00 +0000

The Church of São Lourenço (St. Lawrence) in Almancil is considered one of the greatest artistic treasures in the Algarve. Built in the first half of the 18th century, it is a single nave church with a chancel covered by a beautiful dome. Extraordinary examples of Portuguese azulejos (traditional blue and white tiles) cover the walls and ceilings. Eight panels of tiles, designed by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes, describe various phases of the life of São Lourenço. The gilded Baroque […]

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Municipal Museum of Faro

P. Simão — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:19:25 +0000

The Faro Municipal Museum was established in 1894. It resides in a 16th century building of the former Convent of Our Lady of the Assumption. A collection of 17th and 19th century artwork from Portuguese, Italian and Spanish painters are on display along with sacred artifacts from churches in the region. The museum also houses significant archaeological pieces integrating prehistory, Roman and medieval periods. Examples of Roman mosaics are on display as well as imperial busts of Hadrian and Agrippina, […]

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Paderne Castle (Castelo Paderne)

P. Simão — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:37:13 +0000

The Castle of Paderne sits in a dominant position on a hill next to the Quarteira River. It can be seen by passing motorists on the A22. It was built in the late 11th to early 12th centuries by Arabs and considered one of the best examples of Arab military architecture in the Iberian peninsula. It was conquered by Dom Palo Peres Correira in 1280. Today, the Paderne Castle is one of seven castle symbols on the Portuguese national flag. […]

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