Algarvian Activity & Adventurous Appetites
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Tavira is quite different from one’s image of the Algarve. It is an unspoilt town on a river between Faro and the Spanish border. We stayed at the beautiful Porta Nova, which was well-situated approximately 10 minutes walk from the town centre.
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Culinary delights in Lisbon
Sun, 31 Jan 2016
I chose this holiday for several reasons: the multi-centre arrangement, my first trip to Portugal and visiting local restaurants each evening to indulge in true Portuguese cuisine.
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West Essex goes to West Portugal
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
In mid-May forty-nine West Essex and three Redbridge members set out on a walking week in the North West corner of Portugal, organised by Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. The Costa Verde is a region known for its high hills, verdant countryside, extensive unspoilt beaches and fascinating old towns...
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Postcard from Tavira
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Shannah and David Day were the lucky winners of our RWH holiday in Tavira in the Algarve, offered as a prize by Outdoor Enthusiast magazine. Tavira is one of our most popular trips, and Shannah and David were definitely impressed.
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Floating Garden’ of Madeira
Sun, 17 Jan 2016
It was September and we had recently returned home from a holiday in France in our campervan when we thought that we would like to book a holiday for November.
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The Other Side of the Algarve
Mon, 04 Jan 2016
Like most things at Quinta Bonita, the panoramic view from our terrace has the wow factor in abundance. Gazing over the countryside to the distant mountains and shimmering coastline it’s hard to believe that it’s almost November and it’s even harder to believe that this is the Algarve.
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