Julie Statham, Author at Portugal Resident

Julie Statham

Julie Statham has been walking throughout Portugal for more than 20 years and now acts as a walking advisor and guide for various companies in both Portugal and Europe. She has a background in earthsciences and a Ph.D. in geochemistry from Bristol University, UK.

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A walk from the village of Santa Margarida

The small village of Santa Margarida is usually overlooked by visitors to its neighbour, the popular village of Alte, sitting up the hill to the west of Alte. In truth,

April 27, 2022by Julie StathamIn Nature

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Walking three beaches near Vila do Bispo

I begin this with an apology to all those who live in the West Algarve. The beaches of Castelejo, Cordoama and Barriga are their secret. The usual visitor to the

March 23, 2022by Julie StathamIn Nature

Walking near Esteval dos Mouros

The village of Esteval dos Mouros is a linear village that lies nestled in a valley with the imposing Rocha da Pena to the north and the large village of

February 22, 2022by Julie StathamIn Nature