Local Accommodation (Alojamento Local)
The most recent change in the legal regime for the operation of Local Accommodation (Alojamento Local, or simply known as AL) establishments was introduced by Decree-Law 76/2024, of October 23.
Great Portuguese weekends are made of this
In my native UK, there’s a town called Battle, which commemorates the Battle of Hastings where, in 1066, (as most schoolchildren of my era would know) England’s King Harold famously
The power of possibility, in Portugal
For some time now, I’ve been wanting to bring together a community of expats, foreigners – call them what you will – who are united by the idea of ‘giving
My experiments with truth
I have been trying out a new experiment today and I am determined to make a success of it. I am going to speak the truth and nothing but the
A Year in Monchique 2 – Mirrored meetings – October 2018
When my father would call me at work, and I was unavailable because I was in a meeting, he would often later remark “You must spend half your life in
The ultimate wine escape in the Alentejo
Set in the heart of the Alentejo, Quinta do Paral offers an exquisite experience blending wine, tradition and luxury If there is one luxury the Alentejo is known for, it
Off Grid and Ignorant in Portugal: The pleasure of bleisure
Redefining off-the-beaten-track tourism with Calmcations and wine Our buildings are finished, the power and water systems are being tested and tweaked by the occasional Atlantic storm, and as we move
How do you nosh your nata?
It’s ‘nata’ good look, so to speak, is it? Picking up that little spoon that came with your coffee (as well as two obligatory sachets of sugar, whether you need
Find sisterhood and support away from home
For many women, moving to a new country is a long-held dream, filled with promise and potential. The Algarve, with its sunny climate and relaxed way of life, is a
Letter to Editor – Concerns over unfair car pricing and market practices in Portugal
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to your recent article about the importation of second-hand cars into Portugal, which highlights the fact that 300 used cars are brought into