The Photo Gallery

February 11, 2009

My first encounter with a camera – well what used to be a camera – was a tiny pile of metal rubble lying in a tray, resembling nothing that took or would ever again take a photograph. This was my father’s 35mm, bought on a trip to Hong Kong in 1972; repairing what went wrong and replacing every last miniature screw would take him about 15 years. Although now a relic, it still takes great pictures.

Fascinated and intrigued by what all those tiny pieces could do, when together, I developed a life long curiosity about photography. Five years ago, I discovered the digital camera; we fell in love at first sight. When we started Algarve Buzz, all the photos on the site were taken with our Canon PowerShot SD300, which we still use occasionally. But Last year a Canon SLR became part of my family, we’re hardly ever apart.

I often get asked about the photography on this site, so I decided it was time to dedicate a special place just for photography. Now that it’s ready, I take this opportunity to invite you to visit Edviges.com my personal photography site, where you’ll be able to see a range of photos shot over the past 12 months with my Canon SLR. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.

The Producers - A Musical in Portimao

January 8, 2009

The Portuguese version of the popular Musical “The Producers” will be in Portimao, Algarve from January 7th to January 11th. Staring Rita Pereira, Miguel Dias and Manuel Marques, twenty-two actors, a live orchestra with twenty musicians and magnificent scenery are just a few of the reasons this is a must visit show for any musical fan.

musical in algarve

(Download the January Guide for Things to do in Algarve)

Prices
Orchestra Seats - €40
Front stalls - €35
Back stalls - €30
Circle - €20

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Christmas in the Algarve

December 6, 2008

What to do in the Algarve when it’s too cold to go to the beach in December? With mild days and cool nights, the Algarve in December is a great time to enjoy a few rounds of golf at one of the many courses like Vale Do Lobo and experience Portuguese culture from concerts to theaters.

(Download the PDF December Guide)

Inside the December Guide from the Algarve Tourism centre, you’ll find a bit of everything happening in the Algarve - concerts, the Nutcracker play, and of course New Year parties. Happy Holidays!

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Learn Portuguese in Algarve

November 28, 2008

It’s true, you can visit or live in the Algarve and get by without speaking much Portuguese since most Algarvians are very accommodating and speak English.

But if you’re looking for an opportunity to learn one of the world’s most spoken languages during your visit to the Algarve or if you’re moving down to the Algarve, then here are two good options to get you started.

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Bio Fruits & Veg

November 15, 2008

Are you looking out for both your health and the environment? If so, you might want to head out to Faro’s Municipal Market to pick up some great produce and kick off the Biologic Agriculture week that starts today.

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More information is available through Universidade do Algarve at: 289 870 700

Things To Do in Algarve November

November 5, 2008

In the Algarve we never really think Winter will arrive; our beautiful clear blue skies and sunny days, fool us into believing we’re a year round tropical local. With November’s arrival, we’re reminded that even with great weather, the days are getting cooler and the evenings even chillier. For cold feet sufferers like myself, socks and slipper time has arrived. But gorgeous sunny days and cooler evenings are hardly a reason to complain, especially when there is plenty to do, see, eat and drink. After all, this is the time of year to bring out the spirits and warm up, from muscatels to medronho.

If you’re stuck from something to do, now that swimming seaon is over, except for those brave brave surfers, check out this months calender of events to stay busy…and if in doubt about the weather, a scarf and sweater will get you through most days, and if you’re like me - warm socks!

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