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A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal: An anthology of life stories (The Algarve Dream Series Book 3) Kindle Edition


What makes a person decide to move abroad to start a new life?

And why do so many people choose the Algarve in Portugal as their dream destination?

In this compilation of life stories, you can read about a whole range of different people who have made the Algarve their home.

Read about the families that moved to live in the Algarve in the early 1970s, before tourism was even an idea.

Find out more about the people who packed up everything they owned to follow their dreams of a new life in the sun.

Funny moments, heartfelt journeys, and real-life modern adventures are all covered in this new and fascinating anthology.

Read their stories - and be inspired.

Includes a foreword written by the British Ambassador to Portugal.


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Praise for Alyson's books:

“Her writing style is a breath of fresh air and a joy to read. I loved the book and think you will too.”

Beth Haslam, author. (2020)

“I congratulate Alyson for assembling these stories, all very different but each in its own way communicating a deep affection for this enchanting place at the westernmost tip of continental Europe and its equally enchanting people.”

Chris Sainty, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal. (2021)

Alyson Sheldrake

Artist and Author

Alyson Sheldrake is the author of the award-winning and popular Algarve Blog, and is a keynote speaker at the annual 'Live and Invest in Portugal' international conference. She is also a feature writer for the Tomorrow Algarve magazine.

She has lived full time in the Algarve with her husband Dave and their rescued Spanish water dog called Kat since 2011.

Alyson has written three travel memoir books about living the dream in the Algarve:

  • Living the Dream in the Algarve, Portugal
  • Living the Quieter Algarve Dream
  • A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal

Editorial Reviews

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"This is a well-crafted collection of tales to satisfy anyone's urge to delve into the lives of others and see what makes them tick."
Lisa Rose Wright, author of the 'Writing Home' series of books about life in Galicia, Spain.


"Cracking stories, expertly curated by Alyson, weaving in the history, traditions, cuisine and much more. Read the book, immerse yourself in the region and be left wondering why you haven't moved to the Algarve yet."
Kevin J D Kelly, author of the 'Midlife Misadventures Comedy Travel Memoir' series.


"This wonderful book takes the reader on a journey together with amazing people who moved to the Algarve in Portugal. It is very inspirational!"
Kathleen Van Lierop, author of the 'mycrazylifefullwithbooks' blog.


"Whether you're planning on a new life in the Algarve, or you're already enjoying one, these 22 entertaining stories by people who have already made the leap will engage your mind and help you make a decision, or confirm one. A recommended read for anyone interested in the Algarve, Portugal."
Simon Michael Prior, author of 'The Coconut Wireless'.


"An inspiring read! Colourful contributors from around the world share their personal life experiences, tips, and reasons why they love their adopted home. This book may have you packing your suitcase to join them in the Algarve."
Beth Haslam, author of the 'Fat Dogs and French Estates'series.


"I congratulate Alyson for assembling these stories, all very different but each in its own way communicating a deep affection for this enchanting place at the westernmost tip of continental Europe and its equally enchanting people."
Chris Sainty, Her Majesty's Ambassador to Portugal.

About the Author

Alyson Sheldrake is the author of the award-winning and popular Algarve Blog, and has also been a keynote speaker for several years at the annual 'Live and Invest in Portugal' international conference. She is also a feature writer for the Tomorrow Algarve magazine.

She is an accomplished and sought-after artist working alongside her husband Dave, a professional photographer.

Her first two books in the Algarve Dream Series, entitled Living the Dream - in the Algarve, Portugal and the sequel, Living the Quieter Algarve Dream were full of useful advice, enjoyable adventures, and hilarious stories of their Algarve life in the sun.

Her latest book, A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal is an anthology of life stories of other people who have also made the Algarve their home.

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Alyson Sheldrake has always loved art and painting, although she found little time for such pleasures, working full time after graduation. Alyson joined the Devon and Cornwall Police in 1992 and served for thirteen years before leaving, rising to become the Director of Education for the Church of England in Devon.

Once her husband Dave retired from the police, their long-held dream of living in the sun could become a reality. Alyson handed in her notice, and with her dusty easel and set of acrylic paints packed and ready to move, they started their new adventure living in the beautiful Algarve in Portugal.

Alyson is the author of the Algarve Dream Series of travel memoirs and the author/curator of the Travel Stories Series of anthologies. Her animal memoir, Kat the Dog: The remarkable tale of a rescued Spanish Water Dog, was released in 2022, and is a multi-award-winning bestseller.

When she is not painting or writing, you can find Alyson walking Zara, their newly rescued Spanish water dog, along the riverbank in Aljezur.

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