Renewing a Portuguese driving licence
Ask Afpop In this new monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. Question: I remember reading about the
Spiritual but not religious
Our monthly feature seeks to offer open-minded, clarifying, and meaningful responses to readers’ questions about spirituality. Send your questions to The Resident. Q: What is a “Lenten discipline”? In the
Through the looking glass
Exploring the process of stained glass art with Liza Walker Tucked away in the tiny village of Almádena, in Lagos, on a lush plot of land, there lives three dogs,
Carnival
Carnival day is February 25. The date varies each year because Carnival is always the day before Lent starts and, therefore, 47 days before Easter, which also varies each year,
You don’t have to leave the Algarve to go on vacation
If you are a resident reading the Algarve Resident, then you’re well aware of the fact that we live in one of the most desirable vacation destinations in the whole
Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues – The Queen of Fado
The Portugal of the Estado Novo – the dictatorship of Dr António de Oliveira Salazar – was promoted by the regime as famous for the three F’s: Football, Fátima and
London Calling
Banning busking Buskers have been part of London life for a very long time but now it seems they are under threat – in some areas at least. In an
Spiritual but not religious
Our monthly feature seeks to offer open-minded, clarifying, and meaningful responses to readers’ questions about spirituality. Send your questions to The Resident. Q: Aren’t all religions basically the same? One
Vitamin sea
Living near the ocean can benefit your mental health, and the Algarve is perfectly positioned for this type of therapy. As one of the most scenic ways to explore the
Revitalise your inner spark, fast
Moinhos Velhos detox and fasting retreat will leave you feeling transformed Would you consider a weeklong stay at a retreat in the Western Algarve? It comes complete with private gardens,