ALGARVE back roads - discover these traditional Portuguese villages!

[@hakkimhaider]

Dear Nick, I am amazed! No, I didn't mean for posting the videos (they are in any case amazing) but so much time you are investing to capture and even more to edit them. Thanks again (Joachim from Berlin)

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Joachim, I love doing this! I guess one day it'll get tiresome but I also learn so much with every video.

[@hakkimhaider]

Dear Nick, thanks for the reply and as far I can see, you have the patience and the persistence to write a reply to every comment, I like that. Hope to see you this year in person, in between I became your instagram follower no. 2268 😀...

[@AlgarveAddicts]

@@hakkimhaider thanks Joachim. I'm trying my best, but as you guys are getting more and more it's getting harder! :)

[@juanpenaloza240]

Thank you Nick. Another great video. Love how you use and combine many resources like google earth, your photography and local knowledge to provide a good picture of the areas you are showing. I alway look forward to your videos. Obregado.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Obrigado Juan, it's good to be a part of building a community of Algarve lovers like yourself. 👍🏼

[@ambykp8940]

Cheers for making these videos & helping to keep the dream alive, whilst in limbo, Ingreyland (UK 🥶) - love the backroads of the Algarve 😍..

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Me too! Cheers for watching Amby. 👍🏼

[@martymendes1]

Thank you, Nick. It is not often we see these small, inland towns featured in an Algarve video. You've added to my knowledge of the region. Obrigado : )

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Obrigado Martin, como sempre👍🏼

[@411chook]

Thank you, Nick. My family and I did that hike along the river near Paderne in the spring of 2018 and again in the autumn of 2019 because it is so beautiful. This is a great hike for anyone interested in the Algarve flora, especially in the springtime. A fascinating area, especially because of the contrast between the dry upland and damp riverside habitats. Love the drone footage and your informative comments - especially with such a pleasant voice and accent. Great stuff. Can't wait to visit the Algarve again one day - when we can travel again. We stayed at the beautiful Casa do Vale da Lama near Odiaxere by the way. Highly recommend.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Ute, Vale do Lama looks interesting, like a working farm with Yoga and fresh produce... I also really need to do that hike!

[@MrOpinionApparel]

Great Video. My wife and I are looking to relocate from the U.S. and this video has several places we would probably like. Great Content. Thank you.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Steve, it's great to hear from you 👍🏼

[@jsilvamaintenance]

Thanks Nick for another great video . I'm from middle of Portugal and when was young just driving to Algarve beaches . You gives opportunity to know hidden places, you know history and match with portuguese culture great. Cheers

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Obrigado João! 👍🏼

[@jorgemtds]

I have now lined up a visit to Paderne's castle, as soon as I can. Didn't know about it. Danki maat.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome, Jorge. I can't wait to hike that hike myself. Full disclosure, I haven't done it yet!

[@bconni2]

i'm Portuguese - American living in the United States. and just recently found out we have roots in the Algarve going back over 500 years. with most family members centered around Sao Bartolomeu de Messines , Silves and Portimao

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Wow, that's amazing! How did you trace those roots?

[@alanfasbury]

Thanks Nick marvellous video. Been to the Algarve for nearly 30 years and never visited these villages. As you can guess we will now. Hopefully we can visit June, fingers crossed. Al

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, fingers crossed. I've had about enough of this pandemic too.

[@Mustardhills]

I love your videos! I like the history lesson too and that I now have a good feel for the lay of the land. I hope property is still reasonable when I am finally ready!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I hope so too, it's hard work to find a good deal, but they're there.

[@felinegood-livingtheferall4340]

Thank you for the ride-along. It is helpful to get a better sense of the whole area and its history. More please

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Coming right up, stay subscribed, I'm planning weekly videos.

[@jmlmo35]

@@AlgarveAddicts Min 0:59...

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I don't see any text written with Querença in Spanish??

[@jmlmo35]

@@AlgarveAddicts I didn't said you wrote. I said you pronounced ("Querénza")...

[@mikejackson1410]

BEST VIDEOS on the Algarve - not just the tourist areas. Keep them coming. My goal is to retire there but not in tourist area...build our own place as Lisa has physical limits..

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Mike 👍🏼

[@elainethompson5803]

Back roads wonders! Thank you Nick... we don't ALL want to live in heavy tourists areas along the beach!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Too true, Elaine!

[@MegaNel66]

Thanks so much Nick, I absolutely LOVE your videos and can't wait till a new one comes out. Living on the other side of the world and unable to travel has intensified my 'saudades' for Portugal!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey Nelson, how are you? I hope everything is good down in Oz 👍🏼

[@MegaNel66]

@@AlgarveAddicts It's all good down under. Safe but definitely no travel. Better days ahead for all of us, hopefully!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, hopefully! It's good to hear from you again.

[@dimitridebastogne1512]

So great! I love when you mention the historical part on your videos its fascinating. Thank you!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey Dmitri, it's great to see you watching again and commenting. Thanks 👍🏼

[@bratboybobbee6938]

Great to be see and lean about the inner Algarve, and it’s history. Thank You!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@zeb747]

I've missed this episode Nick. It's amazing. Please produce more episodes like this. Love your work 😊

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Sure, I love the back roads. We'll have to work in a wine farm or two though.

[@hankryan8164]

We just discovered another back road, this being a bike route along the coast from Olhao to Fuseta....27 km round trip and just beautiful! Thanks for inspiring us to explore!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

It's the best part about being a "stranger in a strange land". The wonderful thing, is that you have so many more undiscovered spots to see!

[@kevincollier5513]

Thank you. Alte has just gone on my list of places to visit once I move to Lagos later this year.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Kevin, it's a fun day out. 👍🏼

[@SpenKilpatrick94]

Last year when I went to São Brás to visit my uncle, I walked all the way from my Uncles house to Loulé. Too my a good 2-3 hours (as I stopped in a cafe en route) but it was a fantastic walk. Listened to Portuguese Fado on the entire journey. Sat in the McDonalds and waited for my uncle to pick me up once I arrived in Loulé 😂

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Aaah Thats awesome! I've thought about doing the same but I ended up taking my bike 😎✌🏼

[@SpenKilpatrick94]

@@AlgarveAddicts I’m also a keen runner and I’ve ran from Cerro Das Arvores to a few obscure places. But going back to my walk, every time I walked through a village, I’d take a photo of the sign that says you’re entering and the sign that says you’re leaving the same place. As you can tell, your neck of the woods means a lot to me.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I've come to love it myself. I went for a long cycle yesterday and it really is a great part of the world.

[@SpenKilpatrick94]

@@AlgarveAddicts fantastic! You’re a lucky man & your channel is brilliant.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Spencer.

[@glennwhitlock1272]

Nice one, Nick. I'm really glad you're enjoying putting these videos together for us. It's a great way to get out and about and learn something new, I guess (and play with your drone, eh!?) Looking forward to the next one. 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehe, yes that's it Glenn. I've always enjoyed making videos.

[@theguy7429]

This is exactly what more of is needed. Stunning video.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks guy ☺️👍🏼

[@L8463vette]

I appreciate everything you are doing to show us this beautiful area... Can't wait to come explore it...

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you Judy!

[@luisescholz599]

Thank you for the information, it’s a good alternative compared to the touristic hotspots of the coast. Liise from Germany

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Liise👍🏼

[@chicagomike]

Nick just beautiful we never see these Villages and no one writes about it much. Thanks, looks like Southern California the area around Santa Barbara, this video is super super special.

[@MikeDarnold501]

I am really enjoying your videos. Am planning an Algarve vacation, so you've got me stoked. Maybe even retiring there??? Thanks for the good work!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Mike, come over for a look see first. 😎🤙🏼

[@ogator8642]

A wonderful video about places that most people do not get to see. I would not want to live in such a small place (I have to drive to Loule to go grocery shopping?) but these towns look like amazing places to visit and to spend some time. There is so much in the Algarve to explore. Thanks for making us aware of these less well-known places.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Ogator. If not to live they're great fun for a day out.

[@veralockie5619]

oh very NICE!! I love these, more !

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Vera👍🏼

[@andreaschuler4435]

Thank you for your informative and entertaining videos, I enjoy them a lot! I am living near Silves for almost five years now and still discover new things. Staying in Germany at the time I can‘t wait to return.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Fantastic Andrea, Silves is such a lovely place. I had lunch there this weekend.

[@jacquelinebalderas4204]

Wonderful video. Your channel is exceptional.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Jacqueline 👍🏼

[@ccd58]

Great video! Love discovering the Algarve through this channel.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks so much, it's great that you find my work helpful 😎✌🏼

[@disuye]

another excellent video Nick - cheers for this one!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Disuye

[@RichD2024]

This was very awesome! These small towns are all so well kept. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Richard, thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@MrTriple3]

Very interesting and useful. Thanks.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@tilizcruz6251]

Amei a sua descrição sobre a freguesia de Paderne a minha terra. Obrigada..

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Obrigado Tiliz, fiquei surpreso ao aprender tantas coisas interessantes sobre Paderne enquanto pesquisava este vídeo. Espetacular!

[@4dorgan]

Thanks Nick. Great info.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers Mark, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@grandadan]

Ver good. Very useful as usual. Keep it up.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Grandadan, it's great to hear from you again. Stay well 👍🏼

[@jimmcdonald3638]

Thank you for this video as well as all of your videos thus far! I may not comment, but I do truly enjoy them. I started following you a while back when you only had a few videos. I am so glad to see that you are posting more and more of these very informative and fun videos. One of the things I like so much about your videos is they are so personable and comfortable, not pushy or over the top like so many others are. We plan on retiring, most likely in the Algarve, within the next year, and your videos have provided a lot of good information. Thank you so much, and keep up the great work!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Jim. I'm really happy you find them useful.

[@JH-gd5eh]

Great vid once again. Thx.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers JH👍🏼

[@normancoutts]

Thanks for the tour. A trip back down familiar cycle routes, but I still learned lots. Nicely done. Best wishes for the channel's success.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you for the kind words, Norman 👍🏼

[@nevinbeaver1111]

This was fantastic! My wife Jen and I have been curious about these more rural area.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, wonderful places. I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@pastapasta1059]

Here is my comment for the YT Alco-rythm:)) Great and valuable video!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Haha, every time Joen says that I have a little giggle. One day we have to make a video about the big bad robotic algorithm 😂😁 Thanks Christian, every like and every comment counts!

[@MrGman2804]

Thanks for doing this and your other videos Nick. It is interesting stuff, and appreciated. I am hoping to move over to the Algarve as soon as covid is tamed. Adrian

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Adrian, I'm glad that I could help you in a little way with your move.👍🏼

[@charmainer3216]

Enjoyd learning about the Freguesias. Nice job, much appreciated

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Charmaine 👍🏼

[@anttikuusmetso]

Many thanks, Nick!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Antti 👍🏼

[@coratheexplorer1824]

Wow beautiful villages so peaceful thats what we are looking for to buy a house in a rural areas

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Good luck on your journey Cora.

[@johannroos7320]

Thanks Nick!! This is up my alley. I know you are an Algarve junkie but perhaps you can cover a further layer away from the coast, say an hour to one and a half hour away

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'm actually going to the Alentejo this weekend. Maybe I should try and do an Alentejo video... Mmmm

[@fourrpaws]

Great video, Nick. Looking forward to your “ruin” vid. Would also love to see any small villages along the coast if any remain.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks! There are three coastal villages that come to mind... I can't wait to get down there and film them #surftrip

[@sobatdin9593]

Thank you I really enjoyed your video today I have a friend who lives in Salir very intresting information

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Sobat, I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[@andrewrobinson28]

Great stuff, they just keep getting better. Keep it up 👊

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks bro 👊🏼

[@judeirwin2222]

Yeah. Pretty. But what’s the standard of healthcare? Nearest train station? Good shopping? Any other infrastructure?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

That depends which town your referring to... 🤷

[@judeirwin2222]

The point is, this needs to be a big part of the story. Too many incomers buy with their hearts instead of their heads, and regret it for decades.

[@shawnpark7620]

Hey Nick...why don't you do a live chat where people ask you questions...turn on the Super Chat feature and get some donations coming in for all the info you provide....maybe once a week or something

[@AlgarveAddicts]

That sounds cool Shawn, maybe... I'll check it out.

[@hillarylopes7557]

Awesome videos as usual, thank you.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Hilary. Have you been to these towns?

[@hillarylopes7557]

@@AlgarveAddicts Unfortunately not Nick , we stuck to the usual touristy towns . These villages look so quaint, will definitely make an effort to visit when we get to Portugual.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Good for you. They're an important part of Algarvian culture. 👌🏼

[@hankryan8164]

Just watched the Benidril Caves video and we will head there with our inflatable kayak soon. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Hank. If you can, go early in the morning before the crowds arrive.

[@hankryan8164]

@@AlgarveAddicts best tide to paddle out? Thanks for the morning hint!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Low tide would make your paddle shorter but just be aware of the wind. Basic rough rule is easterly wind is bad, westerly wind is good (as long as you stay close to the cliffs under cover of the wind).

[@hankryan8164]

@@AlgarveAddicts Thank you! I will try to report our results.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Stay safe and watch out for those boats.

[@alexfladung]

Nick, well done once again bud. Brilliantly educational, you obviously put a lot of thought and research into your videos. I'd just like to make one teeny suggestion: for those of us that are trying to follow your routes, etc. and that aren't too familiar with the workings of Google Earth (like myself), maybe you could keep the Google Earth map orientation pointing north? I suspect your 'picture in picture' (?) of you providing narrative may be blocking the Google Earth compass (?). It'd really help us that are trying to cross reference where you are on Google Maps. Otherwise... TOP NOTCH and I really enjoy your objective, high quality media! All the best from Jozi. (Edit / side note: Totally looking forward to the video on the legalities of what can be done with bought land / preservation / ins & outs - may be interesting to get an 'estate agent' onboard with some idea of what price ranges are available per sq.m. (from -> to), per region and per classification eg. land without structures / land with ruin / land with liveable structure, etc)... That's just me being quite lazy :-) but it could perhaps go a long way to increasing viewership.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Alex, no problem, I can put the picture in picture on the left👍🏼Cheers for the constructive criticism.

[@charliekneecap]

Thanks nick , so nice to see inland algarve and what is possible to do away from the coast . Regards 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Charlie👍🏼

[@JoshuaJackson84]

Good video!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers Josh 😊

[@chicagomike]

Nick do you like the alentejo too, I love it.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I love the Alentejo... Sometimes even more so than the Algarve.

[@TheUltranothingable]

Just came across this video, through youtube links. I'm portuguese, so , I'll try to help, and clarify 2 things. On the country's division, districts were kind of pahsed out, they are used, just for election purposes, and were supposed to be repalced by 5 regions, while, in between, there are metro areas, essentially Lisbon and Porto, and intermunicipal commonwealths. Concelhos are municipalities, they can also be known as municípios, and freguesias are civil parishes,, or submunicipal divisions. As for the Escola Básica, we were supposed to have B1, 2 and 3, which go 1-4, 5-6, and 7-9. Form there onwards, it's secondary teaching. Cheers.

[@solocoastalwalker60plus]

Exceptional Video fantastic footage and so informative . thanls Nic the title of Algarve Anbassador is yours :)

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Michelle, you get the title of "best comment ever"! Thank you so much ☺️

[@OKportugal]

Great video Nick! I see you also have this fantastic weather down there at the moment. you are making me jealous with your drone videography! I still dont have ours back from DJI!! All the best to you and your family :)

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Aaah no man, that's terrible news. I had a problem with my previous drone and it was two days after the DJI insurance lapsed. Go figure. The drone is a real game changer. I bought a new DJI Mini 2 and it's worth its weight in gold (even though it's only 249g!). Twice as good as the Spark for less money.

[@OKportugal]

@@AlgarveAddicts that's looks like an amazing drone. I have (or had) a Mavic Air 2. Incredible bit of flying camera. Hope I get it back soon. Enjoy your braai 😁👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I hope you do too Ken, and the braai was really lekker. Espetadas!

[@rangamurali7667]

Absolute thrill these videos to learn of the adventures and exploration that potentially exists in these district, concelho, to fergulesia, am gone crazy 😝 , one video seemlessly integrates into another. Btw the 12 biking trails video is everything but biking, sure appreciate the backroads, hiking areas, didn’t get to see where the lovely biking trails are, maybe am missing something. Fantastic videos all the same! Carvoeheiro restaurant turned ruin a sad story indeed. Maybe the economy will turn back w immigrants flowing back with cash.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Ranga! How are you? I haven't made a video about 12 biking trails... (?)

[@jdhjimbo]

This was a very nice video, Nick! I love seeing all these small villages of the real Algarve, that I had never heard of before. Not only is your voice very mellow and relaxing, but the drive seemed to be the same. I imagine one would need to be at least partially fluent in Portuguese to interact with the villagers in these towns, as this is probably Not an area seen by many Anglos. I love how you do the map and the Google Earth views, so we get a great visual of where these places are, and how to access them from better known cities. Adding in the history, plus resources like walkAlgarve.com is also appreciated. Very nice 20 minute tour!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Jim, your compliments are well appreciated 🙂👍🏼

[@cici2O]

This is my favourite video yet, Nick! This is the area we're looking at. We weren't even considering Alte, but now we're intrigued. Is Alte quite as hard to get to as Salir?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Cici, sorry this sounds like a stupid answer but it depends where you're trying to get to it from. Alte is an easy trip down to Albufeira for shopping. Messines is close by too and Loulé not too far away either.

[@cici2O]

@@AlgarveAddicts Very helpful actually. Thank you. We're getting close to booking you for a chat to get more of your Algarve wisdom. As we do more research, it's getting very hard to justify why we shouldn't make the move sooner than planned. 😁

[@feelgoodwithfibro]

You’re great thank you! Maybe you can do a video on micro climates in the algrave 🌞

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@maxflight777]

Nick. You are getting better and better at these ! You are certainly not making them in a vacuum ! So useful. Many thanks. Ps I’m curious about the resort near Querenca ! Who submits the “business case “ for these developments. That’s never going to “sell”. Not T2’s at €450K Utter madness. It will be another “the keys“ controversy. Anyway, enough of my negativity ! Thanks again.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers Max, you need to read the "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Dr Norman Vincent Peale 😂😂😂😂

[@maxflight777]

@@AlgarveAddicts love all those books ! I have them all ! But as i get older .......

[@grandadan]

Hello Max: A few years ago, or better about 60 Years ago a "Stupid Dutch" did the same: bought a huge piece of land that the "Smart Ones" were refusing to gent on their inheritance. Well that piece of land that no one wanted is nowadays one of the best holidays resort in Europe. "VALE DO LOBO, Turning the Dutch into a ver Wise Man. Who knows what will look like that big investment in the milled of no where, 60 years from Now? Anyway, there are people with so much money and wondering what to do with it!.... Cheers

[@maxflight777]

@@grandadan I liked your story ! But not really the same as some guys building expensive offerings in that location! Time will tell.

[@maxflight777]

@@AlgarveAddicts you mentioned those books, and being a South African .... you reminded me of a man I read about. He, sadly, was upset in his mid 40’s , and actually depressed. Mostly because he wasn’t as successful as his roommate from college. The man himself, was wealthy and popular, a serial entrepreneur. The problem was; his roommate from college, was Elon Musk !

[@chuckmurray1825]

Hello, I'm planning at trip to Portugal in September. We plan to spend three days in the Algarve before departing from Faro to Rome. We are trying to figure out the best way to see the coast from Lagos to the border with Spain so we can really see the beaches, towns and old fortresses along the Algarve. What's the best way to approach this goal? Should we rent a car or does the area have adequate public transportation between the towns in the Algarve? Any suggestions would be appreciated. We have not yet decided which town to stay in while down in the Algarve that puts us in a position to see most of the coastal area. I'm looking at Portugal for retirement so I wanted to get a feel for it while I'm there. I think I want to retire in the Algarve because the climate is supposed to be warmer in winter and it's supposed to be sunny most of the year based on what I've read.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Chuck, I'd suggest you rent a car and then you can stay anywhere and explore. Lagos, Silves, Loulé and Tavira are pretty popular with expats.

[@chuckmurray1825]

@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks so much. We are starting our Portugal trip in Porto and renting a car to drive down the Silver Coast to Lisbon. We thought we would take a train from Lisbon to the Algarve but it sounds like we should just rent another car in Lisbon and drive down to the Algarve or take the train down to the Algarve and rent a car when we get there. I think it may be better to stay someplace in the central coastal Algarve and just do day trips since everything appears to be about two hours in each direction. If you have a better idea, I'm happy to hear it. Thanks for responding.

[@anthonymakin7336]

Hi Nick. We're a Cape Town couple looking for a finca/property/ruin that can be renovated for the purposes of establishing a guesthouse of at least 6 double rooms, in a more ‘rural’ out of town setting, but still with accessibility to beaches. If you know of anything please get in touch. Prepared to honour "finders fee".

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Anthony, would you mind emailing me and I can take a look? www algarveaddicts.com/contact Thanks.

[@mundodesconhecido3373]

Where is a good country area away from tourist areas but close enough to a good private hospital please? Thank you for these lovely videos.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome. I already answered your other question but good private hospitals are in Faro, Loulé and Alvor, so near there...

[@jorgemtds]

You could have pointed out the portuguese flag painted on the side of the hill, in Alte. We can see it but you could have called attention to it. 😉 As far as I know, it's the only place in Portugal that has such a big Portuguese painted flag painted.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yup, and what's the story behind it? It's been repainted at least once...

[@piotr6563]

Hi Nick. Do you´ve any indication when the borders are going to open?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Sorry Piotr, I have no idea. Check out www.portugalresident.com for the latest info in English.

[@piotr6563]

Thanks

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I hope that helps. It would be cool if I could tell you though.

[@mariaaugustakruse5006]

👏👏💐

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Maria

[@anitainlisbon8836]

Nick could not find the link for the book. TIA

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Aaah! I feel like I owe you a prize Anita. I was waiting for someone to call me out on that one! It's been a crazy busy week and I have been meaning to add it in.

[@anitainlisbon8836]

@@AlgarveAddicts a glass of white wine will do . Thanks

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Lots of that here. You're on!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

@@anitainlisbon8836 finally I have put in the link. Sorry!

[@anitainlisbon8836]

@@AlgarveAddicts obrigado

[@BloggleBox]

Nick, thanks....I saw a video headline that said Portugal will become the Venezuela of Europe. Can you see anything like that happening? I don't speak Portuguese, but I could make out the headline, I hope it's a bunch of nonsense....kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4eZmnt-nbV-qNU

[@jmlmo35]

Hi mate ! You're living here for a while. You're almost portuguese ! Please don't spell "Querença' with spanish accent. We, the portuguese, hate that (I'm sure your wife as well)...😉🤣

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Where did I do that?

[@jmlmo35]

@@AlgarveAddicts min 0:59 min...

[@louellawinsor6858]

I appreciate what you are doing but please stop refering to 'the Algarve'. It is simply Algarve. The same applies to 'the Alentejo'. Thank you.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hahaha, sorry that it upsets you Louella. It kind of gets to me when some people say "on the Algarve" too, but you know, we kind of just have to live with that. Grammatically you're 100% correct now that I think about it. 👍🏼

[@buyinthealgarve1984]

@@AlgarveAddicts Are we being serious ? Don't apologize Nick... Over the last 10 years we've made so many videos and livestreams on both our websites "BuyInTheAlgarve" and "RentInTheAlgarve" and no one has ever pulled us up on it ! Well done Nick - Keep up the good work !

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers guys.

[@miguelcoelho3877]

@@AlgarveAddicts Actually, if I may, Louella is in fact wrong about this. It is 100% right to say "The Algarve", for a couple of reasons: First of all, in Portuguese, we say "O Algarve" ("O" meaning "The") just as we say "O Minho", "O Alentejo", "O Douro", "O Porto", etc. (All of these are regions of Portugal). We don't say, for example, "Eu vou a Algarve" ("I'm going to Algarve"), we say "Eu vou ao Algarve" meaning, "I'm going to the Algarve"! The territory of Portugal used to be divided into provinces, and the Algarve was just one of them, just as Minho, Alentejo, etc., were! Secondly, for a brief period of time, Portugal was called "O Reino Unido de Portugal, Brasil, e dos Algarves" or "The United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves" -- "The Algarves", plural, because Portugal used to have a few enclaves in Morocco, thus the term "Algarves". I hope this brings some clarity to the matter.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

It sure does Miguel, thanks for the explanation. 👍🏼