The Algarve, after the crowds go home.

From October to April the beaches empty, half the restaurants close, and the people who stay have to find each other. This site helps with that.

• SpeedSocial

  One evening of short, seated conversations in Portimão. Come for friendship, dating, business contacts, or any mix of the three. If you and someone else both want to stay in touch, we tell you both.

  Sign-up open for upcoming events

• What's open this winter

  A directory of businesses that stay open in the off-season, filterable by town and the languages spoken there.

  Currently at socialistnetworking.com