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A Letter from Luz – Winter 2026
Writer David Lugg has been a Luz resident since the summer of 2020. This is ‘A Letter from Luz’ – Winter 2026. It has taken me a while, but I think I finally understand the primary reason why the Algarve, and indeed Portugal in general, is one of the best…
December at Ocean Villas Luz
December is a month of warm days, cool nights and wonderful sunsets. Stay with us from now until December 23 and receive 20% discount on the website prices. The Weather in DecemberDecember in Luz is the envy of most of Europe. Daytime temperatures are about 18 degrees with lows around…
November Adventures at Ocean Villas Luz
Ocean Villas Luz November is one of our favourite months of the year in Praia da Luz. But what does it offer in terms of things to see and do? The Weather in NovemberWe love November weather. Expect daytime temperatures of 20-23 degrees and mostly sunny days. Another bonus is…
Luz Life – A Review of September 2025
A brief recap: Since arriving at Ocean Villas Luz in August 2020, writer David Lugg has been experiencing all aspects of Luz Life. This blog (#60) is his review of September 2025: As you might imagine, we are rather proud of our little town of Luz. Plenty of praise has been proffered for…
Luz Life – A Review of August 2025
A brief recap: Since arriving at Ocean Villas Luz in August 2020, writer David Lugg has been experiencing all aspects of Luz Life. This blog (#59) is his review of August 2025: I was listening to a fascinating podcast last week about how we now live in a culture that is ‘always on’….
Luz Life – A Review of July 2025
A brief recap: Since arriving at Ocean Villas Luz in August 2020, writer David Lugg has been experiencing all aspects of Luz Life. This blog (#58) is his review of July 2025: On a balmy evening in early July, I was sitting on the beach with my daughter enjoying the gentle lapping of…
Luz Life – A Review of June 2025
A brief recap: Since arriving at Ocean Villas Luz in August 2020, writer David Lugg has been experiencing all aspects of Luz Life. This blog (#57) is his review of June 2025: One of my favourite bands from my youth sang the line ‘There is history in this place. There are dragons to…
Luz Life – A Review of May 2025
A brief recap: Since arriving at Ocean Villas Luz in August 2020, writer David Lugg has been experiencing all aspects of Luz Life. This blog (# 56) is his review of May 2025: Life often teaches us valuable lessons, even at the most unexpected of times. Last month, I learnt two life lessons…
Luz Life – A Review of April 2025
A brief recap: Since arriving at Ocean Villas Luz in August 2020, writer David Lugg has been experiencing all aspects of Luz Life. This blog (# 55) is his review of April 2025: In a peculiar way, one of Portugal’s most important USP’s (unique selling points) is its extraordinary absence of information. It…
Luz Life: A review of March 2025
A brief recap: Since arriving at Ocean Villas Luz in August 2020, writer David Lugg has been experiencing all aspects of Luz Life. This (blog number 54) is his review of March 2025: Perhaps I can put it down to the unpredictable March weather, but the past month has made me feel…