Algarve has Portugal’s ‘Best Barman’
Competition || Wilson Pires from the Conrad Algarve Hotel in Quinta do Lago has won Portugal’s ‘Best Barman’ competition, after making it past three qualifying rounds and dazzling the jury
New photo competition to showcase Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet – considered World Intangible Heritage by UNESCO last year – has been chosen as the theme for a photography competition by the regional tourism authority (RTA). The
Subway opens store at AquaPortimão
American fast food chain Subway opened an outlet in AquaPortimão shopping centre last week. This is the sandwich giant’s second store in the Algarve – the other can be found
Wine talk – New world, new to the Algarve
Thanks in large part to the tireless work of wine importer and distributor Bill Godley of Prime Wines in Almancil, the selection of foreign and especially New World wines available
John Dory – Ugly but nice, whatever you call it!
Known in English as John Dory – Zeus faber to use its scientific name – is one of the ugliest edible fish out there, but it is also one of
Chefs join forces to bring “unforgettable dinners” to Vistas
Restaurante Vistas, in Tavira’s Monte Rei Resort, will be welcoming guest Chef Roger Viñas from the prestigious Michelin-starred Manairó restaurant in Barcelona between August 21 and 23. Alongside Vistas’ own
Fiuza Alvarinho – They have done it again!
This label from the Tejo region never ceases to impress me with the value for money they offer on pretty much every wine they produce. When I wrote a series
New Portuguese gastronomic bible now on sale
“A bible for lovers of authentic Portuguese delicacies”. This is how QUALIFICA – the association of municipalities and producers promoting traditional Portuguese products – describes the 2014 edition of its
Sardine festival back in all its glory this year
Portimão’s popular sardine festival is back again this summer after being replaced last year for a more budget-friendly and low-key event ‘Festa da Sardinha’. But now back in all its
Communists interested in Algarve salt
The Algarve has “very favourable conditions” for the production of sea salt and even accounted for 95% of Portugal’s sea salt production in 2013. Still, communist party PCP believes the