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Life in Tavira

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 →

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 →

Buying our Apartment: Part 2

Here is the continuation of our experience buying an apartment in Tavira.  So the owners decided they were going to go on a vacation and told us they would be back in the middle of October and we could sign… Continue Reading →

Buying Our Place in Portugal: You Can’t Have Dreams Without Nightmares

When we first moved to Portugal, we didn’t know anything about anywhere. We had never been here and just had a vague idea of the towns we had researched. We had never even heard of Tavira until our landlord told… Continue Reading →

Off Season in the Eastern Algarve Part 1: From Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António

The Algarve has long been a popular summer vacation spot for Europeans and is quickly growing in popularity among Americans, and for good reason. The weather is beautiful, there are gorgeous beaches and lots to do. Whether it is nature… Continue Reading →

A Brief Look at Healthcare In Portugal for an Expat

One of the questions I get asked about a lot about moving and living here is the healthcare. There is a good public health care system in Portugal which expats get access to with their residency visa, however we are… Continue Reading →

Halloween in Tavira

Halloween is not as popular in Portugal as it is in the U.S. or as some of the other places that celebrate it. But as more and more people move here it has begun to grow in popularity. It is… Continue Reading →

A Look Back at My First Year in Portugal.

It’s hard to believe that it has already been a year since we arrived in Portugal. We worked so hard to make it happen and the ever present anxiety that plagues my life had me believing that something would go… Continue Reading →

Come Grocery Shopping with me in Tavira

Am I the only person that loves to go to new grocery stores, especially in other countries? I love looking at what is available and different, I always go to a grocery store when I travel, lol. Wanna see what… Continue Reading →

Living Expenses in Tavira

One of the most common questions I get asked about living in Portugal is what is the cost of living. Being alive in America is really expensive and the affordability of Portugal was one of the things that attracted us… Continue Reading →

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