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Discovering Portugal's hidden gems, and helping you experience what the country has to offer 🇵🇹 https://teapaw.org/t.co/Dsaswk2NBs

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As Storm Boelo batters the UK, we remember just why we moved! Stunning views on our Sunday walk today 😎 #castawayportugal
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We’ve been quiet on here as we took a little trip to beautiful Scotland to cool off after a hot Portuguese summer! Highland cows, towering waterfalls, the generosity of the people, great food & drink, family & friends - our homeland is beautiful! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #scotland
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FIVE years in the Algarve - how did that happen?! Read more in our latest blog post.... castawayportugal.com/post/fi… #castawayportugal #portugal #visitportugal #algarversary #newlifeinthesun
Five Years in the Algarve: Our move from Edinburgh to a new life in the sun

Five Years in the Algarve: Our move from Edinburgh to a new life in the sun

Five years ago, we packed up our life in Edinburgh, said some our goodbyes to family and friends, and set off on the long journey south to Lagos, Portugal. Somehow, and we can't quite believe...

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Sundays are made for board walking 👌🏼 #castawayportugal #portugal #visitportugal
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A day on Portugal’s West coast to enjoy the sea breeze and escape the stifling temperatures 👌🏼😎 #castawayportugal #portugal #heatwave #visitportugal
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Breathe in sea, breathe out stress 👌🏼#castawayportugal #portugal #visitportugal #salema
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Time to try to find our feet again - thanks for waiting for us... castawayportugal.com/post/20… #castawayportugal #Portugal #grief
2026 - Time to try to find our feet again

2026 - Time to try to find our feet again

It’s been a while since we last wrote here. Not because we had nothing to say, but because sometimes life has a way of quieting everything — even the words. Last year, we lost an immediate family...

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If you go down to the woods today......you won't believe what you might find! Plenty of photos on our blog today of some fabulous sculptures..... castawayportugal.com/post/th… #portugal #baraosaojoao #algarve #visitportugal #sculpture #sculptureart
The sculptures of Barão de São João

The sculptures of Barão de São João

The village of Barão de São João is a small sleepy village- but it just so happens to be full of surprises! On a recent visit, we stumbled upon the captivating works of Deodato Inácio Santos, a local...

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A top recommendation for anyone visiting the Douro Valley - hop on a boat trip & you'll be astounded at the beauty as you sail along....one of our favourite memories made in Portugal so far! castawayportugal.com/post/sa… #castawayportugal #portugal #douro #visitportugal #boat #pinhao
Sailing on the Douro river

Sailing on the Douro river

No trip to the Douro Valley is truly complete without taking to its waters, and our two-hour boat journey from Pinhão proved just that. As the engine hummed to life and we set off down the shimmering...

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The summer switch has well and truly been turned on - and we love it! castawayportugal.com/post/th… #castawayportugal #portugal #algarve #summer #TravelTuesday #travel #visitportugal
The Summer switch!

The Summer switch!

One minute, we were huddled under umbrellas, watching the rain fill up the barragens (reservoirs) like a kid getting carried away with a garden hose. The next, BAM—someone flicked the switch, and...

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A wonderful festival to celebrate the daring sailors of Portugal.... castawayportugal.com/post/fe… #castawayportugal #portugal #algarve #festival #TravelTuesday #lagos
Festival of the Discoveries

Festival of the Discoveries

Last weekend we enjoyed a grand adventure in Lagos at the Festival of the Discoveries. For a few days, the streets of Lagos were transformed into a vibrant 16th-century scene, celebrating the city’s...

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A fabulous few days away in Edinburgh…castawayportugal.com/post/a-… #castawayportugal #edinburgh #travel #traveltuesday #scotland
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Learn all about 'Dia da Liberdade', and the Carnation Revolution as Portugal prepares to mark the momentous moment in its history... castawayportugal.com/post/a-… #castawayportugal #portugal #diadaliberdade #carnationrevolution #visitportugal
A Celebration of Freedom

A Celebration of Freedom

Every year, close to April 25th, we like to mark the moment on our blog as it is a hugely important moment for Portugal. Each year, the country celebrates Liberation Day (Dia da Liberdade). This...

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As Easter approaches, the Portuguese prepare for another excuse to feast and celebrate tradition! castawayportugal.com/post/ea… #castawayportugal #portugal #visitportugal #algarve #easter #TravelTuesday
Easter in Portugal

Easter in Portugal

Easter in Portugal is a mix of deep-rooted tradition, lively celebrations, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of delicious food. It’s like Christmas, but with better weather and more chocolate! The...

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One of the highlights of any trip to the Western Algarve - the wild beauty of Cape St. Vincent! castawayportugal.com/post/th… #castawayportugal #portugal #visitportugal #sagres #travel #TravelTuesday
The wild beauty of Cape St. Vincent

The wild beauty of Cape St. Vincent

We believe no trip to the Western Algarve is complete without a trip to Cape St. Vincent. If you don't know, the Cape is the most Westerly point of mainland Europe, and you’ll feel like you’ve...

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The floating city of Lisbon, a snowstorm in the summer, and a giant Ronaldo statue - just some of the great April Fool's from Portugal! castawayportugal.com/post/di… #castawayportugal #portugal #algarve #travel #visitportugal
Dia das Mentiras

Dia das Mentiras

As it´s the first of April, we were tempted to say that we had decided to move back to the UK.....however we thought no one would believe us! Instead, we are marking the day by looking at some of the...

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Normal service has resumed with the blue sky *trees and hedge there to prove it’s not just a bit of blue cardboard 😆
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Today we are focusing on one of the places to visit if you find yourself in the Douro Valley - the castle and cistern of Lamego...worth a visit just to see the views! castawayportugal.com/post/tw… #douro #castawayportugal #portugal #visitportugal #castle #castlesoftheworld #dourovalley

Two gems of Lamego

Lamego is a beautiful gem nestled in the stunning Douro Valley. We’ve mentioned this charming city on our blog before, but we thought it was time to take a closer look and share some information...

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From drought to downpour as the rain FINALLY arrives in the Algarve! castawayportugal.com/post/fr… #castawayportugal #portugal #algarve #rain #visitportugal
From drought to downpour!

From drought to downpour!

Something pretty unusual has been happening in the Algarve lately—rain! And not just a drizzle here and there, but proper, ground-soaking, dam-filling rain. After years of worrying about droughts and...

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