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Kitesurfing!
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Another weekend, another new activity here in the Algarve. This weekend it was kitesurfing.
Ria Alvor is a great spot to give it a go. The instructors from Ocean Spirits Lodge will make us independent kite-surfers by the end of the course-wish us luck!

Até breve!

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Green List Baby!
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So Portugal is on the UK travel green list and we have already had enquiries to stay at Casa Alys & Nathan. Hopefully this won’t change and we will have beers and wine in the fridge waiting for your visits😘

Até breve!

#lagos #algarve #praiadacamilo #portugal

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Secret Beaches🤫
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We are walking parts of the Western Algarve coast. Yesterday Salema to Praia das Furnas.
This little part of the coast was different again, with beautiful flowers and remote beaches only accessible by foot.
If you haven’t been, go!

Até breve!
#salema #burgau

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Paddle Boarding in Alvor
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The sun has got his hat on here in the Algarve. Beaches are back open. So headed down to the Praia dos Três Irmãos, Alvor for another paddle on the boards. Bit choppy & turned more into a surf but still great fun!

Até breve!

#alvor #algarve #portugal

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Things are look brighter!
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It’s been 8 weeks of Portuguese Lockdown. We walked on our new local beach Porto de Mós this morning to celebrate beaches reopening in Lagos. The country is working to be back to normal in May, we can’t wait!

Até breve!

#portodemos #lagos #algarve

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February 2021
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We are almost 5 weeks into the Lockdown here in Portugal. It’s definitely been a harder one for lots of people.
But the cases are rapidly decreasing, the weather is improving & there is lots of hope for a more normal summer.

Até breve!

#lagos #algarve #portugal

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Vivo Mercado
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Love the market here in Lagos. Today we picked up tasty homemade olive bread, craft beers from Mania Beer & beautiful fresh flowers.
There is also amazing fresh produce, artisanal products & handmade crafts. Can’t wait to visit again.

Até breve!

#lagos #algarve

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Lockdown Green
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It’s hard to remember what the Algarve looked like last September after a very dry Summer.
However it’s looking lovely & green now as we discover new places on our lockdown walks!

Até breve!

#gonetodiscover #lagos #algarve #portugal #lockdown #coastalwalks

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@BrunetteGrey Managed to get out for a run in the Algarve rain early doors, it was quite pleasant☺️ though pretty wet!

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Some amazing street art in Silves 🇵🇹 The municipality has promoted that the electrical boxes in the small town of Silves be decorated with imaginative works of art. Some of the efforts are amazing! #art #silves #portugal #streetart #graffiti

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Lockdown Eve
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Yesterday was the last day of freedom for a while. Today Portugal entered its 2nd Lockdown.
Like many countries, Christmas & New Year period wasn’t kind to the figures.
Hopefully we still will get sun on our daily exercise😍

Até breve!

#lagos #algarve #portugal

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@BrunetteGrey No problem! Feliz Confinamento👍🏼

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Green Room, Lagos
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The Green Room serves great drinks & the tastiest Mexican food.
The vibe laid back & the staff friendly. Perfect for a cosy winter meal or to sit enjoying the sun in the summer. What more could you want!

Até breve!

#lagos #algarve #portugal #mexicanfood

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@BrunetteGrey It’s a great restaurant, fresh & tasty🤌🏽

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Obrigada!
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Today is International Thank You Day.
A big thank you to Portugal. From the lovely, helpful people we have met to the beautiful places we have enjoyed.
These pictures were taken on a beautiful day at Christmas around Lagos.

Até breve!

#lagos #algarve #portugal

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Happy New Year
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2020 was a mixture of highs & lows.
We had a great holiday with friends. Moved from the lovely city of Leeds. A summer full of quality family time & a dash to Portugal.
Our plans are still in progress but we have lots to look forward to.

Alys & Nathan
xxx

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Christmas Day Sunrise
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Merry Christmas! Looking forward to an exciting 2021!

Feliz Natal!

#vilavitaparc #armacaodepera #algarve #portugal #sunrise #christmas2020

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Christmas Throwback
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So Christmas 2019 was a bit different.
Loved our day out at the Christmas Market at The Piece Hall, Halifax. An 18th century cloth hall, now a spectacular event space. Can’t wait for these events to be able to happen again!

Até breve!

#piecehall #halifax

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Lagos Wandering
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When we stroll around Lagos we find somewhere or something new. Including great street art, here’s two we spotted this time. There is a street art trail which we hope to do soon. A change from a walk in the countryside!

Até breve!

#lagos #algarve #portugal

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@golfguidehq Great pictures! Yes quite a good food scene too! Plenty of places to try next spring/summer😍