When 81-year-old Manuel Afonso took over running the BP petrol stations (then Mobil) more than four decades ago he sold 1000 litres a day, now on average he sells 20,000.
“Bayview Village is a consumer-led product which has emerged from the dreams of our buyers and it is an exciting new addition to the resort,” said Phillip Pope, Managing Director.
I ask Ingrid if the Marina is attracting too many people to come for their breakfast and not enough serious sailors?
Even more captivating than the books is the vivacious owner Christine Westropp, who describes herself as a voracious reader and when not serving a customer, she will be devouring another novel.
The school will embody a new technological approach to 21st-century learning, whilst staying true to core old fashioned-values and the British curriculum.
There is a great deal of negative publicity nowadays surrounding zoos so I am keen to find out whether we should be supporting them or staying away.
Daredevil fisherman Bruno Dias braves the rough seas and craggy rocks of the Vila do Bispo coastline in order to harvest Perceves.
“The Arc is not about getting to the finish line, it is about the joy of being on the ocean.”
I uncovered a wonderful story of a family's struggle against adversity to create a now renowned business.
If, like me, you have driven past the Solar Farm near Continente and wondered who owns it and where the electricity goes, then read on!
There is no doubt that Zoomarine is a huge financial asset to the Algarve, frequently ranking in Trip Advisor´s Top 10 Best European Parks and employing 80 full time staff increasing to 450 in the summer months. But is it an asset to be proud of?
On arriving at the aptly named Nova Vida recovery centre, I am surprised that there are no outward signs that the pleasant pink-hued villa is anything other than a normal property. As I walk in it feels like a home and not a clinic.
Chris Bartel fulfilled his dream of living in the Algarve by building a wooden truck as his home and creating handcrafted surfboards out of wood.
What happened in between is a heart-warming family history which has evolved around the Quinta´s thick white walls, which climb up the hillside, offering an array of terraces and verandas with far-reaching views.
Having spent much of his professional life in the Middle East, he has found his own personal utopia in the Algarvian countryside where he spends his days creating fantastic pieces as a metal artist.
A world champion and British champion formation skydiver, Julia holds a world record, has been a Bond Girl and is due to be a mother for the 2nd time in April.
This was written for a brochure selling new properties on a golf resort in the Algarve.
Paul is an actor whose film credits include Along Came a Spider (2001) starring Morgan Freeman, TV drama Once Upon a Time (2011), Awake (2005) starring Jessica Alba and TV series Psych (2006), where Paul acted alongside Vinnie Jones. He also has a long list of theatre acting and directing credits to his name.
