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Capital Gains Tax in Portugal: What you need to know

Capital Gains Tax in Portugal: What you need to know

Learn how Capital Gains Tax works when selling property in Portugal, including exemptions, deductions, and new reinvestment rules to help reduce your tax liability. Updated for 2025.

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Santos Populares in Portugal - your guide to June's best street parties

Santos Populares in Portugal - your guide to June's best street parties

Santos Populares are among the most vibrant, fun-filled, and traditional festivals in Portugal. Taking place throughout June, these street parties honour three popular saints and turn cities, towns, and villages into buzzing hubs of music, dancing, grilled sardines, and celebration.

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Best Guide to Albufeira, Algarve 2025

Best Guide to Albufeira, Algarve 2025

Guide to Albufeira by our local Algarve expert. Find the best things to do, where to go and what to see in Albufeira. Find the most popular nightlife spots on the famous Strip. Discover Albufeira Old Town, the amazing Albufeira New Year's Eve Party, fun boat trips, days out and the gorgeous beaches.

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Unusual Things to Do in the Algarve, Portugal, 2025

Unusual Things to Do in the Algarve, Portugal, 2025

Looking for quirky activities and hidden gems in the Algarve for 2025? Discover the best unusual things to do and see from cross-border zip lines to skull-lined chapels of bones and underground wine cellars. Here are some of the fun, different and awesome things to do when in the Algarve.

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Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Algarve 2025

Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Algarve 2025

Restaurants for Romantics in Algarve...find the most romantic restaurants, with amazing seaviews and beautiful settings, where love is celebrated. Romance should be everyday, not just on Valentine's day. Here is our round up top romantic restaurants for any day of the year.

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Algarve 5 Day Scenic Road Trip Itinerary

Algarve 5 Day Scenic Road Trip Itinerary

Discover the ultimate 5-day Algarve road trip itinerary, travelling west to east through Portugal's stunning coast. Perfect for independent travellers and those arriving at Faro Airport. Follow our guide, or mix it up to suit your schedule.

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The Best of Algarve Nightlife

The Best of Algarve Nightlife

Find the best party spots across the Algarve. The popular beach bars, pool clubs, day clubs and live music bars. Discover the best beach clubs and fab sunset sessions in Vilamoura, Albufeira, Praia da Rocha and across the coast. Book Pool Parties, Boat Parties and more.

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Dolphin Watching in the Algarve: Discover the Best Tours

Dolphin Watching in the Algarve: Discover the Best Tours

Discover the best dolphin watching tours in the Algarve! Find out where to see wild dolphins, the best boat trips, and how to book an unforgettable experience! Combine dolphin watching boat trips with a tour of the amazing caves, including famous Benagil cave.

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Vila Vita Parc Awarded Three Michelin Keys

Vila Vita Parc Awarded Three Michelin Keys

Vila Vita Parc in the Algarve receives 3 MICHELIN Keys, Portugal's highest hotel honour. Explore this luxury resort, home to 2-star MICHELIN Ocean Restaurant, and unparalleled hospitality, overlooking the sea and golden beaches.

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25 Things to Do in the Algarve in 2025

25 Things to Do in the Algarve in 2025

Great Algarve experiences for 2025! Our list of the best things to do in the Algarve this year. Explore the beaches, join summer camps, eat at Michelin star restaurants and party by the sea. Let's make this a year of fun. Discover the best things to do this year in sunny Portugal.

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How to visit the Benagil Cave, Algarve in 2025

How to visit the Benagil Cave, Algarve in 2025

The Benagil Sea Cave, on the Algarve coast, is a spot of amazing natural beauty. Discover how to visit the cave, the best time of day to visit and how to get to Benagil. Located on the Southern coast of Portugal, the cave can only be reached by sea, although there are hiking trails that cross the cliffs above the cave.

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Albufeira Code of Conduct 2025

Albufeira Code of Conduct 2025

What you need to know about the new rules in Albufeira introduced in June 2025. Find out what's not allowed, and why the code was introduced. For tourists and locals, at root, the rules aim to make Albufeira a safe, friendly and fun place to live and play.

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