Herdade dos Grous for the best the Alentejo has to offer
Set upon acres of rural landscape in the heart of Albernoa in Beja, Herdade dos Grous, a country estate owned by Vila Vita Parc (Porches), is open all year round
Bringing mackerel back to the table
An Algarve-wide campaign set out to promote the consumption of mackerel will see various cooking workshops take place at municipal markets throughout this month. The culinary demonstrations will be given
New venture for chef Augusto Lima
A great believer in the Slow Food movement, which strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine, chef Augusto Lima has once again picked up his cooking utensils and moved to
Oyster festival in Tavira this weekend
If you’ve never tried oysters before but have always been curious about this sea delicacy, then head for Tavira this weekend for the Festival da Ostra (Oyster Festival) taking place
Ria Formosa seafood extravaganza
Olhão’s annual Festival do Marisco (Seafood Festival) starts on August 8 at Jardim Pescador Olhanense. Thousands of people travel to the eastern Algarve town to taste the many sea delicacies
Flavours and seasonings of the south at FARM
Traditional gastronomy, crafts and musical entertainment are on offer at the 22nd Feira de Artesanato, Agricultura de Recreio de Moncarapacho (FARM), in the Olhão council. The fair, running from August
All things Aljezur
Aljezur has much to offer as far as culture and gastronomy are concerned. The small town in the west Algarve is a delight to visit at any time of the
New wine appreciation group meets
The newly-formed Rotarian’s Wine Appreciation Fellowship (RWAF) met at Benamor Golf in Tavira last week for its inaugural event. Thirty members and guests from Rotary Clubs in Estoi, Almancil, Loulé
Guia Chicken Festival is back!
The popular Guia Chicken Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary next month with – you guessed it – plenty of charcoal grilled chicken! The Festa do Frango da Guia, taking
Improved gastronomy offer at Fatacil 2012
Plenty of gastronomic delights will be waiting to tantalise your taste buds at the 23rd Fatacil fair in Lagoa, to be held from August 17 to 26. Organisers have confirmed