Artists descend on Portimão Arena for major art fair
Art Expo Algarve is back, and better than ever, between September 27-29 Since the dawn of humanity, there has been art. Something drives the human spirit to create images that
An American in Portugal
A New England couple finds a home in the Algarve Ouch! The story you are about to read began with a hard fall on an icy sidewalk. New England’s long
Fly Pontes, Algarve artist in the open air
“When I’m painting, there’s always some great interaction with the people who pass by” When you walk down any city street, there are a lot of things to look at.
An unsung hero in our midst
If it wasn’t for people like Catarina, perfectly good food would be thrown out I met a hero today. Her name is Catarina Martins. She is a volunteer coordinator at
The noble, humble donkey of Portugal
There’s something ridiculously lovable about donkeys. They just look awkward, like the goofy little brother of a handsome horse. For thousands of years, they were used as a beast of
New charity shop in Silves ready for action
Ahhh … what a beautiful time of year! After a cool winter and a wet spring, it’s finally becoming warm, with a bright sun and rich blue skies. The Algarve
Plant lovers spring into São Brás for big garden party
“This year, more than ever, everyone is talking about plants that need less water” – event organizer Burford Hurry There are at least 1,400 people in the Algarve who think
A visit to São Bartolomeu de Messines’s newly-renovated market
“This Mercado makes me proud to be living here” – writes Eric Roth After waiting two years, the people of São Bartolomeu de Messines have a beautifully renovated Mercado Municipal.
ColaborArte, the shop that is greater than the sum of its parts
A unique and enchanting space to visit in Silves What do you get when you put six artists together to collaborate? Simple … it’s ColaborArte. Welcome to this exciting cooperative
This glamorous avant-garde hotel is in perfect harmony with rural Portugal
Last weekend, my wife and I treated ourselves to the most fabulous hotel we have ever stayed in. It is on the west coast of Portugal, an easy drive from