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Issue Nº 01 · Summer 2026
Featured this season.
Hand-picked from the current edition.
Education & Family Life
The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Kids Happy in the Algarve
Beaches, splash parks, rainy-day saviours and everything in between.
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Places to Stay & Explore
Ombria: A Different Side of the Algarve
Quieter, greener and far removed from the coast, a stay at Viceroy at Ombria.
Education & Family Life
Why More Families Are Choosing a Different Kind of Learning
Choosing a school is no longer just a practical decision, it's a deeply personal one.
Wellness, Beauty & Lifestyle
ADHD, From the Inside Out
A psychotherapist's personal discovery, and what it means for families navigating neurodivergence.
Community & Giving Back
ARA: For the Love of Changing Everything
Inside Animal Rescue Algarve, and the people quietly shaping a different future.
Places to Stay & Explore
Vila Vita Parc: One Night Is Nowhere Near Enough
Inside one of Portugal's most celebrated luxury resorts.
Places to Stay & Explore
The Algarve's Most Beautiful Beaches
Golden cliffs, turquoise waters, and unforgettable family days by the sea.
In partnership
Fresh from the guide.
Browse the full issueThe Monday Brief
More than a Ferris wheel: the Faro tradition every Algarve family should know
Every October a Ferris wheel rises beside Faro's old town. Behind it is a story most newcomers never hear.
The Monday Brief
New Family Health Unit Planned for Silves Municipality
A privately managed service within the SNS is intended to provide family doctor coverage for around 7,750 patients, with opening previously projected for the end of 2026.
The Monday Brief
easyJet Strike Threatens Faro Flights Over the October Long Weekend
Cabin crew at easyJet in Portugal plan to walk out from 2 to 6 October, right across the Republic Day bank holiday, putting around 500 flights on the Lisbon, Porto and Faro network at risk.
The Monday Brief
Faro Airport's New Biometric Border Checks: What Families Need to Know
Since 6 September, mandatory fingerprint and photo checks at Faro have made it the most pressured airport in Portugal, and here is what it means for anyone collecting visitors or travelling with a UK passport.
Education & Family Life
The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Kids Happy in the Algarve
Beaches, splash parks, rainy-day saviours and everything in between.
Places to Stay & Explore
Ombria: A Different Side of the Algarve
Quieter, greener and far removed from the coast, a stay at Viceroy at Ombria.
Community & Giving Back
SIP Algarve: There's No I in Success
A growing candle company built on community, collaboration and local support.
Places to Stay & Explore
Ocean Quest: Life Is Beautiful
Born from the dream of a young entrepreneurial couple, sharing the magic of the Algarve at sea.
Trusted Businesses
Everything You Need to Relocate to Portugal, in One Place
Erin Charlotte Homes on the seamless, all-in-one relocation journey.