Algarve has been gearing up to Christmas and the new year. There is plenty to see and visit, obviously following…
Tag: portugal
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…
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…
Algarve museums
When we think of a museum, many of us envisage a large old building, a musty smell and uninviting exhibits. …
Algarve events this autumn
You would be wrong in thinking, as the winter evenings draw in and the region seems a little less busy,…
Birdwatching and nature activities
Celebrating its 12th year, the Festival of Birdwatching and Nature Activities has a packed schedule for all ages. From October…
Via Algarviana – discovering the Algarve hinterland
As you must be aware by now, Algarve is not just sun, sea, golf or tasty morsels. There is so…
Airline investment encouraging
Ryanair announced this week an investment of €50 million in training facilities, with a view to creating new jobs for 5,000…
Food, fado, flamenco and magic
Our calendars are filling nicely with both September and October offering varied events across Algarve. Rota do Petisco September 3…