THE ALGARVE : EXPLORING SOUTHERN PORTUGAL

THE ALGARVE : EXPLORING SOUTHERN PORTUGAL | the belle abroad

The Algarve is the most southern corner of continental Portugal known for lush golf courses, rocky cliffs overlooking the sea, whitewashed towns, and the wild countryside neighbored up to the Mediterranean and Atlantic waterways.After a few visits to Portugal, we couldn’t call it complete without a little jaunt in the sunshine (and sandy!) southern coast […]

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FARMHOUSE STAY AT FAZENDA NOVA

FARMHOUSE STAY AT FAZENDA NOVA | the belle abroad

Although most of the Algarve is known for dramatic beachside cliffs, sandy coastlines, and lush green golfing, the real charm of the area lies in the wild countryside, just moments away from all of the above. Most of this rustic farmland feels undiscovered and remote but the whitewashed fishing villages and beachside towns are close […]

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10 THINGS YOU CAN’T MISS IN MADEIRA WITH BELMOND REID’S PALACE

Last month I hopped on a flight to Madeira, Portugal’s distant island hovering off the coast of Africa. I met up with some of my favorite American grammers — Augusta Leigh Photo, Blonde Atlas and Passport to Friday— for a few days of fun in the sun, blogger style! You know, snapping a million photos […]

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