The melodic, often mournful, music of fado is instantly recognisable. Full of sentiment and longing, the words convey everyday life…
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Algarve among safest destinations
The municipality of Lagoa, which includes the parishes of Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, Porches, Estombar and Parchal, has been named one of…
Unusual chapels
To many, the fact that there are places where human bones are used to “decorate” the walls makes them feel…
Algarve wines
Algarve is well known for its sandy beaches, championship golf courses, and of course its gastronomy. For many years the…
Fun, fiction or fact
Algarve has been inhabited by people of many different cultures including Visigoths from northern Europe, Romans and Moors. And, of…
Christmas in Portugal
This year Christmas may be a little different however, it seems that most traditions here in Portugal have been kept…
Good news for travellers
Ryanair, Europe’s largest budget airline, has just announced an order of 75 new Boeing 737 MAX planes with a list price of…
Outdoor fun for all
Tucked away behind Lagos, on the road to Barão de São João, is an engaging place that offers a great…
Winter in Algarve
During September Algarve towns took part in European Mobility Week. Faro, Loulé and Portimão closed roads allowing freedom of movement…
Coffee and carobs
To order a coffee can be so confusing in Portugal, exactly what is an abatanado? Any idea what a pingado is? Drinking coffee is…