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Jun 7, 2022
The lavish lilac of Jacaranda
For a few precious weeks of the year the Algarve is painted in blue lilac patches as the jacaranda tree comes into full bloom. This...


May 31, 2022
Touring on Tram 28
A few weeks ago, we mentioned that we would share our experiences of one of the most iconic things to do in Lisbon. As soon as you step...


May 24, 2022
30 years and still exploring!
I first came to Portugal 31 years ago on a family holiday, and I fell in love straight away! Before we made the move out here last summer...

May 17, 2022
New discoveries in Vila Vicosa
We are all about discovering new places, and since we started our Castaway Portugal journey nine months ago, we have upped the ante, as...


May 10, 2022
The land of chicken piri piri
Today's blog post comes with a warning - it may make your mouth water! If you've ever been to Portugal on holiday, the chances are you...


May 3, 2022
From Lisbon with love
A few weeks ago we mentioned that we had enjoyed a weekend away in Lisbon, and we decided it was time to finally share some of our photos...


Apr 26, 2022
The perfect recipe for cycling
"It's the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels" - that quote sums up what has kept my passion for cycling throughout my life....


Apr 19, 2022
Easter in Portugal
We always love Easter - the first bank holiday of the year, and you know that summer is just around the corner. It certainly felt like...


Apr 12, 2022
Dogs of Portugal
It is said that it's a dog's life, and if that dog happens to live in Portugal then we believe it's a pretty good life indeed! Furry...


Apr 5, 2022
A change of scenery
We are lucky enough to live in a place we adore. We dreamt of making the move to Portugal for so long, and say to each other on a weekly...


Mar 29, 2022
A trip to sunny Scotland
I've just returned from a little trip back to Scotland to pick up a new bike! Naturally I took some time out while I was there to go out...


Mar 22, 2022
United with Ukraine
We're sure you'll agree that it's hard to comprehend that the horrific images we've all seen on our television screens in recent weeks...


Mar 15, 2022
The rest stop
As we discover more and more of our new country, we came across something that we think is lovely. In almost every village you go to,...


Mar 8, 2022
Portugal's Drought
It has been so refreshing for us to spend winter in a dry country after many years in the rainy city of Manchester, but it's not all good...


Feb 22, 2022
Viewing the Volta!
We have been excited about the Volta ao Algarve since we arrived in Portugal. For those who are not cycling enthusiasts and may not be...


Feb 15, 2022
Six months in Portuguese paradise
It is said that time flies when you are having fun - and we couldn't agree more. Somehow, it is a whole six months since we arrived on...


Feb 8, 2022
Flowers in February
Back in the UK, one of our favourite moments of the year was when our cherry blossom tree in the garden started to bloom. It felt like...


Feb 1, 2022
Simple pleasures
Sometimes it's a beautiful view.....sometimes it's a pastel de nata.....or it could just be the sun shining on our faces. We all have...


Jan 25, 2022
Algarve black gold
Anyone who has visited Portugal will know that the country is home to a huge variety of delicious local food. Everything from fresh...


Jan 18, 2022
2022 - the year travelling returns?
Making the decision to move to a new country is an exciting but daunting one, and moving during a global pandemic adds another element of...
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