An initiative that includes activities promoting the region’s industrial heritage, together with the working industry that is still open today,…
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Events leading up to Christmas and beyond
Algarve has been gearing up to Christmas and the new year. There is plenty to see and visit, obviously following…
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…
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,…
Algarve culture embraces yoga and science
Lagoa and Lagos are both busy with not just cultural events, but also activities for all the family. Lagoa The…
Bifana, barnacles and pasteis
Currently trending on social media is Gordon Ramsey’s take on a bifana. In fact, Gordon’s Portuguese sandwich is far from…
Medieval Silves
Silves council was resolute that 2021 would not pass without a medieval event of some description being held. Visitors have…
Cataplana – Algarve’s traditional dish
Sun, sea and seafood are synonymous with Algarve. With its copper shell-like shape and ingredients from the sea or land,…
Francesinha – a sandwich with a kick
What is it? It is a hot sandwich with gravy! Sounds quite wrong doesn’t it however, it is tasty. A…