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The History of Festa da Juventude: Tavira’s Vibrant Celebration of Youth

If you’ve ever been in Tavira during the summer, you’ve probably felt the energy in the air when Festa da Juventude (Youth Festival) takes over the town. It’s a celebration that brings together music, culture, and a whole lot of… Continue Reading →

Spa Salino and Mar Morto: The Salt Flat Spas in the Algarve, Portugal

I recently visited two unique salt flat spas in the Algarve: Spa Salino in Castro Marim and Mar Morto at Salinas do Grelha in Olhão. Here’s a breakdown of my experience at each spa and what you can expect. What… Continue Reading →

Exploring the Mediterranean Diet Festival in Tavira: A Celebration of Culture, Health, and Sustainability

Every year Tavira, with its sun-drenched plazas and ancient cobbled streets, hosts one of the most vibrant celebrations of tradition and taste—the Mediterranean Diet Festival. This festival consists of 4 days of fun and education and this year there were… Continue Reading →

Carvoeiro Black and White Night: The 10th Anniversary

Every year the town of Carvoeiro hosts their Black and White night party to kick off the summer season for the Algarve. It is a huge event that takes over the entire centro of the town and the beach. Last… Continue Reading →

The Setecentista Festival Histórico in Vila Real de Santo António

Vila Real de Santo Antonio is a small town on the most Eastern part of the Algarve, right before the Spanish border. It is a small town, but what they lack in size, they make up in culture. There are… Continue Reading →

Christmas Village in Vila Real and the Largest Nativity Scene in all of Portugal

Christmas Markets in Europe are a really big deal. There are huge ones all over and they all look amazing. I’m sure you have seen content about them throughout Germany, Austria, London, Paris and pretty much everywhere else in Europe…. Continue Reading →

Off-Season in the East Algarve-Part 2: Olhão

Olhão is a small city in the East Algarve with about 45,000 people. It is the largest fishing port in the Algarve and during the summer it can get busy with lots of tourists, just like the rest of the… Continue Reading →

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