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Dec 19, 2023
A celebration of traditions in Portugal
When it comes to experiencing the magic of the holiday season, Portugal offers a unique blend of religious and cultural traditions that...

Dec 12, 2023
December delight!
Regular readers of our blog will know that one of our favourite activities is to take a long walk along the stunning cliffs of the...


Dec 5, 2023
Starting the month with classic cars
As avid classic car enthusiasts, our hearts skipped a beat when we heard about the hidden gem that is the classic car meet in Armação de...


Nov 28, 2023
Casa Castaway update
As many of you may know, we now have a fabulous property here in Portugal which is available to rent if you fancy experiencing our lovely...


Nov 21, 2023
Castaway does Spain - Salamanca
The final post in our series on our Spanish road trip will no doubt be a destination more familiar to you. Salamanca was our last...


Nov 14, 2023
A journey through time in Évora
For the last few days, we have been visiting one of our favourite places in Portugal - the city of Évora. It is steeped in history, and...


Nov 7, 2023
Weather warning waves
The Algarve's pristine beaches, clear waters, and sun-soaked surfers are iconic. However, even in this paradise, nature occasionally...


Oct 31, 2023
Autumnal clock change
When the clocks change, it used to herald the start of a depressing time of the year....darker nights, and colder weather. Here in...


Oct 24, 2023
Rain blesses the Algarve
The Algarve is known for its endless sunshine with 300 days of the lovely stuff each year. In the last few weeks we have experienced an...


Oct 17, 2023
Castaway does Spain - Segovia
Today sees the next instalment in our series on Spain, and the focus is on yet another World Heritage Site - Segovia. This city has lots...


Oct 11, 2023
Autumn cycling in the Algarve
As we have now moved into Autumn, I have watched with interest the various cycling retailers start to launch their Winter clothing...


Oct 3, 2023
Castaway does Spain - Ávila
In the next in our series of blog posts about our Spanish road trip, we are taking you to Ávila. This magical place is the capital of the...


Sep 26, 2023
Portugal - number 1 for wine!
A recent study has revealed that Portugal sits top of the table in the world of wine consumption rates. As wine lovers who witness how...


Sep 19, 2023
Castaway does Spain - Mérida!
Forgive us....we know our blog is all about Portugal, but over the next few weeks, we want to tell you about our magical road trip to...

Sep 12, 2023
Viva España!
We are currently part way through our incredible Spanish road trip. One of the things we love most about living in Europe is being able...


Sep 5, 2023
Time for a trip!
It's that time of year....July and August are over, and the number of tourists in the Algarve has slightly decreased, with many kids now...


Aug 29, 2023
Gearing up for Banho
If you have been following our blog for a while, you may remember reading about Banho 29 last year. This event takes place each year on...

Aug 22, 2023
Magical Memories
Last summer we went on a magical road trip through the North of Portugal. Our journey took us from Porto; right across to Marvão, which...


Aug 15, 2023
Two years in Portugal
Sunday marked two years since we arrived in Portugal to start our lives in the country we have loved for so many years! We remember it...

Aug 8, 2023
Picturesque Porto
One of the things we live about Portugal is the diversity of the country. Many visitors only experience the beauty of the beaches and...
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