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Moving to Portugal The Tilleys arrived this summer, hailing from Surrey and settling in the Algarve. We talk about where exactly a little later into the podcast. It was fantastic meeting them and great to hear their story! Listen along...               View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Louise-Marie Tilley (@loutilz) on Aug 24, 2018 at 3:44pm PDT   Show notes They're currently living in Olhão but originally from Kent and Surrey Prior to the move, they spent a lot of time in Portugal and actually got married in São Lourenço church in Almançil, with a reception at Pine Cliffs (Albufeira). Sam runs a software company and has always been keen to move to Portugal full time. Schools - we discuss quite a few issues with schooling. Working in the Algarve and the opportunities for growth, particularly in the IT industry. Sam has a wonderfully positive outlook. We discuss the Algarve Tech Hub and the Share Algarve conference. Using Algarve Removals to relocate their entire house was a stress free experience. They found a villa in Santa Barbara de Neixe but didn't stay for long, are staying in Olhão now and will be moving to Faro. Lou has found a lot of help from Facebook groups with Loulé Mums and Tots and other groups. We talk about the shopping centers a little: Mar Shopping, Forum Algarve in Faro, Algarve Shopping, Tavira Shopping. How to connect in the Algarve? Find a group that shares similar interests to yours. Go to events. Get out there. From Olhão we talk about Farol Island and Armona Island. We talk about boat trips to the caves near Armação de Pera, dolphin watching in the wild (and in Zoomarine). Ria Formosa walking trail with tons of chameleons and a tide mill next to the Ria Formosa. We talk about Olhão and the fish markets, the nature trail, the fish rodizio restaurants (all you can eat) and all the things that are good about Olhão (including it's history). Suggestions! Restaurant Sardinha in Arrifes.