The Algarve will once again be the perfect destination for bird watchers from around the world with the return of…
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Portugal among top surf destinations fighting against climate change
In the hope of raising awareness about climate change Kalon Surf, a Costa Rican surf camp and resort, analysed coastal…
Concerts, fairs and festivals
Over the coming week there are plenty of places to visit, festivals to enjoy and fairs to mosey around, take…
Algarve is top family-friendly destination
Columbus Direct has analysed some of the most popular destinations within a five-hour, or less, flight time from London to…
Port, the Englishman’s wine
Port is no longer just a Christmas drink, it has had a creative and innovative rebirth – gone the image…
Holidays that close the generation gap
Whether people are holidaying at home or abroad, multi-generational holidays are on the rise. Mike, his parents Stella and Robert,…
Height of brolly
The Sunday Times’ Big Shot weekly competition was won by Mark Bishop at the end of June, with his photograph…
Lighthouses open house
Portugal’s first lighthouse entered service in 1515, at Cape St Vincent. The monks at the Monastery of St Vincent used…
Dom Rodrigo, a sweet to beat all sweets
Lagos Municipality will be exhibiting a 100kg Dom Rodrigo at its 32nd Sweet Art Contest taking place over July 24,…
Eat, drink and run this weekend
At this time of year much is happening across the whole region of the Algarve. Whether you want to relax…