Known as liquid gold, olive oil has been around for millennia. The oldest surviving olive oil amphora dates back to 3500…
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Portimão’s museum of influence
This year sees the publication of the first edition of Revisiting Museums of Influence by British publisher Routledge. Included in the 50…
Building bridges
The world’s longest pedestrian bridge is opening this month in Arouca, about an hour’s drive from Porto, and it is…
Historical and cultural gems in the Algarve
The Algarve is a treasure trove of historical and cultural gems. With routes taking you past Roman villas, Neolithic sites,…
Romans leave their mark
Archaeological excavations carried out recently have shown there are remains of an ancient Roman city, Balsa, in Tavira. The existence…
History in the Algarve
The Algarve is a region that has had its fair share of history, from the rise of the Arabic caliphate…