Discover the heartwarming tradition of the Presépio Gigante in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.
O Presépio Português
The Portuguese Nativity Scene
December 23, 2024
Rui
Moçaquena (No BLiP)
Mocaquena (On BLiP)
August 14, 2024
Joel learns some Algarvian vocabulary.
Joel
Expressões Algarvias (No BLiP)
Algarvian Expressions (In BLiP)
July 11, 2024
Joel learns new vocabulary and expressions from the Algarve, including “Dá-me de vaia”.
Humberto Toca a Nota Certa
Humberto Strikes the Right Note
July 3, 2024
During summer festivals in the Algarve, many crowds have been captivated by the music of Humberto Silva, Portuguese singer and accordion player. After interviewing the musician, Lena Strang shares his story with us through this Portuguese adaptation of her article.
Eduardo
Joana
À Descoberta de Sagres
Discovering Sagres
April 17, 2024
On the western tip of the Algarve, the village of Sagres attracts surfers, hikers, and beach-lovers alike. Correction: The 2 routes mentioned should be Via Algarviana (not Algarvia) and Rota Vicentina
Eliana
Road Trip to the Waterpark
November 13, 2023
Rui and Joel take the whole gang to Algarve for a day at the waterpark!
Clara
Manuela
Passo a Passo 2 – A Rota Vicentina
Step By Step 2: The Rota Vicentina
September 15, 2021
Years after walking the Caminho de Santiago in our first “Passo a Passo” film, your favourite Portuguese / Canadian pilgrims are back at it again, this time to walk the beautiful Rota Vicentina! To spare you from the foot blisters, Rui and Joel do the hard work for you, trekking through challenging sand dunes all […]
Uma Aventura Em Portimão
An Adventure in Portimão
August 11, 2021
Raquel was sad when her parents told her they would be spending their summer holidays somewhere different than usual. Fortunately, it turned out to be an unforgettable trip to Portimão!
Fernanda
A Boa Esperança
The Good Hope
March 15, 2021
Learn more about the Boa Esperança, a replica of the early caravels launched on perilous journeys in the 15th century. Adapted and translated from an article by Lena Strang in Tomorrow Magazine.
Sandra
Lenda das Amendoeiras em Flor
Legend Of The Blossoming Almond Trees
February 7, 2021
Hear the legend behind why almond trees grow in the Algarve. For more, you can enjoy the longer version from our podcast archives!
Pedro
Portimão
Portimão
September 30, 2020
Learn more about the city of Portimão, a destination in the south of Portugal with beautiful beaches and a rich history.
Visitar a Ponta da Piedade
Visiting Ponta da Piedade
April 26, 2020
Learn more about Ponta da Piedade, a beautiful place to visit in the south of Portugal!
A Cidade de Faro
The City of Faro
April 4, 2020
Learn more about Faro, the largest city in the Algarve region of Portugal with plenty of charm.
Parte II: À Caça de Casa
Part II: Hunting for a House
September 8, 2018
Today we revisit Diálogo 29 to discuss some of the vocabulary and expressions surrounding the Portuguese housing market. There’s also an extra listening challenge waiting for you in the second half, so stick around!
Hélder
Como Falam Os Algarvios? (Conversa com Eliana)
How Do Algarvians Speak? (Conversation with Eliana)
August 1, 2017
After our very challenging Diálogo, dedicated to the Algarvian dialect, we decided to record a follow-up discussion with Eliana, (who voiced the Algarvian characters).
She will help us understand a bit better some of the difficult terms and expressions that came up in that episode, and how they’re typically used in the region.
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