Algarve has been gearing up to Christmas and the new year. There is plenty to see and visit, obviously following…
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Portuguese cuisine – feijoada
Food is known as a universal language, traversing cultures and the spoken word — we can also learn a lot…
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…
Boa Esperança – a floating museum
During the Age of Discovery, early 15th century to early 17th century, the Portuguese were maritime giants. The vessels they used during…
Equestrians compete in Vilamoura
Returning for the second consecutive year, Portugal’s CSI2* and CSIO3* start on November 18 and continue until Sunday, the 21st. Vilamoura Equestrian Centre is…
Zoo celebrates 21st birthday
Animals are very often part of a family holiday. A trip out to sea to watch dolphins, a visit to…
Algarve museums
When we think of a museum, many of us envisage a large old building, a musty smell and uninviting exhibits. …
And the winner is…
For the eighth time, Algarve has won Europe’s Leading Beach Destination awarded by The World Travel Awards. The aim of…
Algarve events this autumn
You would be wrong in thinking, as the winter evenings draw in and the region seems a little less busy,…
It’s official: Portugal is the best country in the world
There was serious competition in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2021, published annually by Condé Nast Traveller. But, according to readers,…