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Welcome to Praia do Carvoeiro

The coastline of Lagoa town council, with Carvoeiro at its centre and spreading out west towards Ferragudo and east to Senhora da Rocha, is generally recognised as the most beautiful of the Algarve. In fact our most famous beach, Praia da Marinha, is regularly rated as one of the most beautiful in the world. Those of us who live here often take for granted the fantastical rock formations, clifftop views and picture-perfect beaches that are on our doorstep. Boat trips along the coast have long been an obligatory excursion for visitors to the area but over recent years there has been a surge in interest from walkers, whether serious hikers or those just out for stroll. The local authorities have gone to great lengths to harness the potential of this natural asset, building our wonderful wooden walkway from Algar Seco to Carvoeiro’s church and marking out hiking trails in some other areas.

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Summer in full swing and the heat is on… After such stressful times, people have begun to invest more in their mental and physical wellbeing, and these factors have also affected the way tourists search for the perfect holiday. In addition to idyllic beaches, resorts, and restaurants, the Algarve is also home to a host of businesses looking to help people relax. On page 12 we visit Samadhi, a new yoga and Pilates studio, massage and complementary/alternatives therapies centre, and later on in this edition, we also delve into the many benefits of essential oils. One business that has continued to cater to the region despite the circumstances is Convent’Bio in Lagoa. Inside first visited this farm shop and organic produce emporium in 2019, just before they opened their doors. Now a fully established staple in the area, with some of the best wood-oven baked bread, they have been delighting locals and tourists alike with seasonal delicacies fresh from the soil, not to mention a good selection of organic wines. See our report starting on page 14. Moving to the hills, we meet the German couple running Quinta da Luz, a new five-star luxury Bed & Breakfast tucked away just outside Silves, perfect for those looking to enjoy a quieter and more natural Algarve (page 22). Meanwhile, in Lagoa, Quinta dos Vales has just opened its first residential wine resort in the Algarve. The Vines, made up of 16 holiday homes also gives owners the option to have their own privately-owned vineyard. You can read all about this unique concept on page 18.

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