The sunsets you never plan often become the most memorable. On New Year’s Eve 2020, while the world was in lockdown, I stood on a rooftop terrace in Ferragudo. What could have been a lonely holiday far from family turned into one of my favorite photography memories: capturing a golden sunset over Ferragudo as the […]
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When we visited Lagos on our Christmas trip, not only did I capture the beautiful Christmas decorations of the city, but I also had a look at the Lagos Fortress called “Forte da Ponta da Bandeira”. Lagos was an important town in the history of Portugal. It’s very typical to find such Fort near any […]
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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas! In 2020, we had our first Christmas under palm trees, Christmas in the Algarve. Travelling between Portugal and Germany was impossible, so we made the best of it. We booked an Airbnb in Ferragudo end explored the Algarve for the first time since we moved to Portugal. Part of it was […]
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This panoramic photo of Carvoeiro was taken during our winter trip to the Algarve. This town is a popular destination for summer vacations in Portugal. However, and this is happening more and more, it is also a place where retirees or remote workers settle in the winter. Admittedly, Nico and I are not retired […]
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Is the Algarve in Portugal only beautiful in the summer? Well, no – in winter you should also visit southern Portuguese towns like Lagos, Ferragudo, Albufeira, etc. They have a completely different charm than during the summertime. First of all, if you miss the sun in winter, Algarve is the perfect solution. Second, Portuguese […]
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When you know a bit about the Algarve and think of Albufeira, the connotation “tourism” automatically comes to mind. Yes, Albufeira is an extremely lively tourist destination. But in the winter, you can enjoy the beach almost empty at sunset. And the white buildings of the town shine in this warm light and suggest a […]
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Ferragudo is located on the Arade River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Portimão. Historically, the place relied mainly on fishing. And although today tourism plays a big role for this town in the Algarve, you can still be woken up at six in the morning by the calls of fishermen […]
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