Portugal may not be the first place to come to mind when talking about cycling, but the Volta ao Algarve…
Category: Nature
Spring in the Algarve: 10 things to do
The roads are clear, the beaches are secluded, and the sun is shining. Here’s how to shake off the winter…
A festival for nature lovers
Sagres is again hosting the Birdwatching & Nature Activities Festival this year. From October 1 to 5 October visitors can…
Anchors away
For those who enjoy relaxing on the beach, Algarve is most definitely a paradise. Praia do Barril, located in the…
Cork – a renewable and natural material
With Portuguese cork exports reaching a record high in 2021, €1.133 billion, a 12 percent increase on 2020’s numbers and…
Algarve’s White Stork
In Algarve, the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a common sight throughout the year however, that has not always been…
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…
Cinemas, concerts and nature
Check out what to do in Algarve over the next few days. There are some interesting, fun activities and events…
Tree of the Year
European Tree of the Year 2021 was won by Spain’s 1,000-year-old holm oak, The Millennial Carrasca of Lecina, beating 14…
Is it bread, a locust bean or a legume?
Grown mostly in Algarve, Portugal is one of the largest producers of carob in the world. It is a member…