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Villeroy & Boch New Store in Quinta Shopping
Written on Monday 11 September 2023

Villeroy & Boch Second Store Open in Quinta Shopping, Quinta do Lago

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Gaivota: One of Quarteira's Oldest Restaurants
Written on Friday 8 September 2023

This week we bring the Spotlight to Gaivota Restaurant, easily accessible as it’s located by the parking area at the very end of Quarteira promenade on Forte Novo Beach. The restaurant sits between a serene green area shaded by trees and the popular beach spot, offering lovely sea views and sunset views. "Gaivota," which means seagull in Portuguese, is a fitting name because you'll often spot flocks of seagulls flying overhead in the distance while you're there.

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Cafe Fresco: New Music Bar in Almancil near Quinta do Lago
Written on Tuesday 22 August 2023

This week, our Spotlight turns to Cafe Fresco, a new music bar in Almancil, which is dedicated to providing a unique experience for locals.

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Dona Steakhouse
Written on Monday 31 July 2023

This week we shine the Spotlight on Dona Steakhouse on Almancil Main Street.
Founded by chef Eduardo Barsotti, it is newly opened in May this year and is well worth a try if you haven’t visited it yet!

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Idéko Concept Store in Almancil
Written on Monday 24 July 2023

This week, we shine a spotlight on Idéko Concept Store in Almancil. They offer fun, quirky, and colourful decor that exudes personality and uniqueness.

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Essência Bakery
Written on Wednesday 12 July 2023

This week, I visited Essencia Bakery in Loulé. Jose, the friendly owner and baker, greeted me warmly and shared that he opened his doors in February.

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Integrative Pharma
Written on Wednesday 12 July 2023

This week’s Spotlight is on Integrative Pharma in Almancil, owned by Barbara, who relocated from Lisbon to the Algarve in 2007 and began working at a pharmacy in Quarteira. But she felt disillusioned seeing the negative side effects of medications and the tendency to promote a "one size fits all" mentality, rather than adopting a more integrative and holistic approach to treating illnesses.

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The Detox Barn
Written on Tuesday 27 June 2023

For this week’s Spotlight we wanted to share The Detox Barn, a transformative retreat in Castro Marim.
Lauretta & Sharon are sisters who share a passion for healthy plant-based food and believe in wellness without the stereotypes.

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SC Movement Clinic in QDL
Written on Tuesday 13 June 2023



This week I met with Sarah from the newly opened SC Movement Clinic in QDL. Specialising in pain management & treatment.

Offering a range of services, including pilates, sports massage, physical therapy, shockwave/ultrasound therapy, and dry needling (which I nervously got to try!), for various ailments such as tendon issues, tennis/golfers elbow, soft tissue injuries, & more. Sarah works closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals.

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The Visit to Sesil Home
Written on Tuesday 30 May 2023

This week we shine a Spotlight on Sesil Home on Rua do Comercio in Almancil.
This shop is a bit of a hidden gem for home decor enthusiasts; its exterior has an elegant beach feel to it, but you won’t realise how big the shop is until you walk through it. It really is a multi-room wonderland of home decor. 

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Nature Garden in Almancil
Written on Tuesday 2 May 2023

This week we visited Natura Garden Centre in Almancil, they stock the biggest collection of plants in the Algarve which is very impressive, they provide landscaping services, and have a pop-up restaurant nestled within the gardens in Spring & Summer months.

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Adrienne & her little Dachshund Huber
Written on Wednesday 26 April 2023

Adrienne & her little Dachshund Hubert appeared for today’s Spotlight to share some information about the dog care facilities in the Central Algarve, and some tips for travelling with your dog. The Algarve has a lot of fantastic amenities for pets, so if you are coming to Portugal with your dog, or already living in the area, we hope these tips will help!

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What's on this Easter Weekend
Written on Thursday 6 April 2023

The Easter Festivities are beginning in Quinta Do Lago and there’s loads to do this beautiful, sunny weekend!

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Best Things to do in Algarve
Written on Monday 3 April 2023

The list of things to do in the Algarve is endless; we are so lucky to have incredible weather for lots of sports, outdoor activities, and relaxation here.

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10 Must-Try Restaurants in Quinta do Lago & Around
Written on Monday 27 March 2023


There is nothing like Portuguese cuisine, and Quinta do Lago is home to some of the best restaurants in Portugal! We feel truly lucky living here with so many genuinely incredible restaurants to choose from. You definitely don’t want to miss out on what this area has to offer.

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