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We can help you, if you're looking to relocate. ➣CONTACT US For a free discovery call and we can outline how we can work with you. https://www.algarveaddicts.com/contact ---------------------------- In this video, I take you on a gentle wander through Porches: its history, health services, schools, pottery, restaurants, and some great tips if you're thinking of visiting, moving, or just curious about life in the real Algarve. 📍 Where is Porches? Porches sits between Lagoa and Alcantarilha, just off the EN125 and close to the A22 highway. Easy to reach by car or bus, and close to Armação de Pêra, Portimão, and Albufeira. Nearest train station: Poço Barreto. 🏺 What to See in Porches - Porches Pottery (Olaria Algarve) – where it all began - Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação – rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake - A town that feels rooted, creative, and unpretentious 🩺 Health & Wellness - Vitality Health and Family Care Clinic - Government-run Extensão de Saúde - Fitness Park - Local pharmacy 🏫 Education - Preschool & EB1 School - Nobel Algarve British International School 👵 Community & Services - CASP: Local center supporting both young children and the elderly - Freguesia de Porches - 4 bus stops across town 🍷 Where to Eat in Porches - Porches Velho (our dinner spot in the video!) - O Leão de Porches (Michelin Guide) - Vila Vita Biergarten - Rolha Wine Bar - Pastelaria Palmeira - Pérola de Porches - Snack Bar Lamy, A Rampa, and others along the EN125 🎯 Guess how much dinner cost? 2 starters, leg of lamb to share, wine, couvert, dessert, coffee — for two. Drop your guess in the comments! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more videos about life in the Algarve — every week we explore a new town or village and share the local flavour. #Algarve #PorchesAlgarve #PortugalPottery #LifeInPortugal #VisitPortugal #AlgarveAddicts #PorchesVillage #RelocateToPortugal #PortugueseCulture #HiddenGemsPortugal