Across the Algarve Spring is in the air and festivals are celebrating the Age of Discoveries, nature and local traditions….
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Celebrating tradition and flavour
Both the St Martin’s Fair in Portimão and the Sweet Potato Festival in Aljezur, will highlight local traditions and offer…
Algarve celebrates gourmet delights and music
This late summer, Lagoa will again host the ‘Mostra dos Doces Conventuais’, a celebration of traditional sweets and Portimão’s Arrebita…
Portuguese culture, did you know…?
Portuguese culture is not only influenced by its seafaring history but also by religion, with the majority of the population…
Celebrating nature and the perils of technology
February is bringing some interesting events back to the Algarve. We’ve chosen orange festivals, almond festivals and a nod to…
Cod: a culinary icon in Portugal
Portuguese cod, or bacalhau in Portuguese, holds a significant place in the country’s culinary tradition, especially at Christmas. Bacalhau is…
Lagos: an ancient maritime town
Lagos, located on the coast in the barlavento region of the Algarve, has a rich history, a vibrant culture and…
Warming bread soup from Alentejo
From the Alentejo we bring you a soup recipe with delicous Portugues bread. Sounds little strange but is absolutely delicious on a cold winter’s day.
A breath of fresh air
St Brigid’s Day, celebrated on February 1, has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc and is the festival…
Portuguese cuisine – feijoada
Food is known as a universal language, traversing cultures and the spoken word — we can also learn a lot…