Congratulations! Logos I like, nice town, train station next to the marina to Faro airport, good supermarket close and many a good night to be had in Lazy Jacks or South Bar. I was on the hard in Sopramar for a good few months, they have a reputation for being a bit pricey around that part of the world but less so than UK. Worth it in my book, I had a shot blast and repaint (steel boat) and an engine overhaul, good guys working for them and nice guys running it. Can't remember costs but reasonable for lift in/out and hard standing. Might get a bit tight for space over winter but no doubt they'll find a space for you. No problem living aboard, shower in the boatyard. Marina does deals over the winter as well, as with most of them down there summer gets a bit expensive. Lots UK boats spend the winter there, some much longer. Might be worth comparing costs re in/out of the water. If you're in the marina then a cheap easyjet could get you sailing for a few days in the depths of UK winter. Portimao is another option, boatyard there may be cheaper if it's just hard standing you want though not as close to bars etc.
Enjoy the trip down, before too long that 5am alarm clock to catch the tide will be but a memory