And one from the vaults but one to reprise as we plan more senhor moments on Portugal’s world-beating beaches.
The news that the Algarve has been voted World’s Leading Beach Destination 2025 for a record fourth time, will prompt me into action.
Particularly as a short trip to Albufeira is burning a hole in a pocket of a jacket I haven’t used since my Algarve amigos rolled into Edinburgh recently.
Now, of course, winning best beachy destination for four years against the competition out there from literally the whole world is something to get the Vinho Verde out.
Surpassing as they have such as the Maldives and the Turks and Caicos Islands, both with three titles.
While Bahrain in the desert, who hosted the awards, know a thing or two about the sandy stuff.
Fight them on the beaches
For the record the Algarve beat off 19 nominated destinations this year.
And that included Porto Santo and other globally recognised beach destinations such as Thailand, Cancun, Seychelles, the Philippines and Zanzibar.
Now the Algarvians are right to point out too that they have ten awards as Europe’s Leading Beach Destination granted over the past decade.
Sands of time
The jewel of south Portugal boasts 200kms of coastline and, of course, not every stretch of sand is award-winning.
Which we found to her cost when we rolled into Cabanas 33 years ago.
And we had to tiptoe across the sand to avoid shards of broken glass.
Of course that might just have been some unruly Brits.
And there was entertainment aplenty back at base with pool volleyball and karaoke.
Gee Wizz
And lifelong friendships to be made with two Scottish-based Mancunian brothers.
Who were angry ginges long before some content creator used I’m A Celebrity to enhance his clicks.
But angry only when their favourite Manchester United didn’t win.
Because the joys of the Algarve will do that for you, give you unforgettable memories and people with whom you just click.
And gee Wizz but haven’t we found that you can fly with Wizz Air from Gatwick to Faro for £18.