Welcome

This is the start of our new life in Portugal with a few tips and pointers for anybody thinking of buying a property in this beautiful country.

Armona island, Portugal – May 2008 rosie Just off the Algarve coast, a mere 10 minute ferry ride from Olhão, lies the picturesque little island of Armona, one of a small group of islands that form part of the Ria Formosa National Park. You can get to Armona easily by ferry or Rio Taxi. The [...]

Olhao, Portugal – May 2008 Rosie The main fishing port of the Algarve, Olhao is a bustling little town of interesting architecture and pretty, cobbled back streets. It got it’s township status in the 17th century after 17 local fishermen successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1808 in the fishing boat “Bom Sucesso” (Good Success) [...]

Lisbon, Portugal – April 2008 Rosie We arrived at Lisbon (Lisboa) airport at around 7.30pm from Gatwick and, true to his word, Mark our friend was there to meet us. It was a good reunion as we haven’t seen each other for about 6 years. He hadn’t changed much apart from a few more inches [...]