Gold medal award for Silves wine
Two producers integrated in the Silves wine group ‘Vinhos de Silves’ were awarded with the ‘Grande Medalha de Ouro’ distinction at the Algarve’s Wine Competition, which took place on August
Dried fruits fair returns to Alcantarilha
The small town of Alcantarilha, Silves, is again staging the Dried Fruits Fair, now in its 12th year, between August 30 and September 2. The event promises to be the
Dão – Condessa de Santar (2010)
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net This is the premium white wine from one of the Dão region’s best known producers – Casa de Santar. Wine has been produced here for over
Government recognition for Algarve winery
Wine and art park Quinta dos Vales, was honoured last week by the Regional Directorate for Agriculture and Fisheries (Direção Regional de Agricultura e Pescas do Algarve – DRAPALG) for
Castle gastronomy
An event promoting gastronomy and history is taking place at Aljezur Castle on August 31 at 6.30pm. Called ‘Cozinhando na Paisagem’ (Cooking Outdoors), the initiative, supported by the Regional Department
Learn about healthy eating habits at fair
Tavira is organising the first Mediterranean Diet Fair from September 6 to 8. The Portuguese Association of Dieticians (APD) will be attending to provide information about the benefits of eating
More fish but at higher price
During the first six months of this year, Algarve fishermen sold their catch at an average higher price than the same period in 2012 despite larger quantities of fish, according
Delights from the sea served in spectacular setting
By Marie-Anne Ferran Some 25 members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs-Algarve, together with their families and friends, gathered at the Caniço restaurant on the picturesque beach of Prainha in Alvor
Mouth-watering sweets
With so many gastronomy-oriented events taking place in the Algarve, it may be financially draining to attend them all. However, Mexilhoeira Grande’s 12th Show of Arts and Flavours of Our
Steak out
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net I had a pang of desire this weekend for a really good steak, cooked just how I like it – medium rare and charred on the