Coudelaria Mascarenhas Cardoso – A breed apart
In Albufeira, the Mascarenhas Cardoso stud farm breeds and trains Lusitano horses to become dressage champions Powerful, intelligent and of a willing nature, the Lusitanos are an iconic Portuguese breed.
Golf – How to strike your pitch shots for greater control
To pitch well, should your grip pressure be relaxed and soft, or firm? The obvious answer would be relaxed and soft, but let’s explore that a bit more … For
USA demand for Algarve villa holidays grows
As Algarve villa holidays surge in popularity, the SandyBlue team are always on top of the latest travel trends. Be it the most in-demand villa features or the activities guests
Sustainability, synonymous with future and savings
Saving the environment has become an increasingly prevalent concern in our daily lives. However, the successive increases in electricity prices have made the pursuit of sustainable solutions a constant reality,
Estate planning in Portugal – five things you should know
Estate planning may not be as complex as in some European countries, but if you live in Portugal or have Portuguese assets, you still need to review and adjust your
Duarte Pacheco – An Algarvian Hero – Part 2
Duarte Pacheco is most notable for his work as Minister for Public Works and Communications, the post he occupied from July 1932 in Salazar’s first government to January 1936, when
Is the deal too good to be true?
For retailers, this is the best time of the year but also the most profitable time for scammers. What I am talking about is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This
From Vice President to The Linen Girl – Best Promotion Ever
A few weeks ago, my boyfriend and I were once again rhapsodizing about our incredible lives here in the Algarve. I reflected that the only thing missing in my perfect
Olive branches and love
Amidst the serene olive groves, where olives and olive branches sway gracefully in the breeze, I contemplated the Israel-Palestine conflict. My heart ached, wishing that Israelis and Palestinians could be
A kind of hunch
If one is relocating to Portugal, the first thing one must do is purchase a drill machine along with a tool kit, and the second thing one should do is










