Just one of many bargains at the Apolónia wine festival
The Apolónia wine festival is in full swing at the Almancil and Galé supermarkets with some great bargains to be had in all price ranges. I visited last weekend and
International success for Jóia do Sul olive oil
Award || Jóia do Sul, a small company owned by a couple based in Albufeira, has seen its extra virgin olive oil ‘Herdade Jóia do Sul’ win a ‘Prestige Gold’
Richard Mayson talk to the Algarve Wine Society at Vila Monte
Presentation || Does altitude have a physical impact on vineyards and the quality of grapes? With global warming uppermost in the minds of many growers, there is currently a rush
Charity wine tasting and dinner to benefit Food Bank
Rotary clubs in the Algarve have supported the Banco Alimentar (Food Bank) with various projects in the past. Funds are once again being raised for this vital association, this time
Crab Festival hosted by Tivoli Marina Portimão
+Seafood || Crab lovers are in for a treat as the Aqua Lounge restaurant at Tivoli Marina Hotel in Portimão is currently holding a Crab Festival until September 30. Guests
Mackerel culinary demonstration
Chef José Domingos from the Hotel and Tourism School of the Algarve will be holding a culinary demonstration on the mackerel – one of the Algarve’s most abundant species of
Vila do Bispo’s Barnacle Festival a success
Vila do Bispo’s third Festival do Perceve (Barnacle Festival) has been described as a “success” by organisers, exceeding all expectations. Around 4,000 people visited the festival, among which were many
Quinta dos Vales holds 11th “Open Door”
Quinta dos Vales winery in Estômbar has already begun preparations for its 11th Open Door (Porta Aberta) event, which will be taking place on October 5 and will be open
Colinas Reserva 2008 – From Bairrada to the world
Randomly selecting a bootle of wine off the shelf from a producer you have never heard of is a hit and miss business. I noticed this Bairrada red on the
Wine talk – Colinas Reserva 2008
From Bairrada to the world Randomly selecting a bootle of wine off the shelf from a producer you have never heard of is a hit and miss business. I noticed