Quinta do Barranco Longo – A lesson in winemaking
Up in Algoz, in the municipality of Silves, Quinta do Barranco Longo is not only the largest private wine producer in the region but also the only agricultural company in
Mayday answered – Jolly good!
Pet Park’s closure by the owner just before Christmas caused havoc within the animal community. Jenny Clarke, president of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA), explains: “We had
Done deal: CUF completes takeover of HPA Saúde
Private healthcare provider CUF has completed the purchase of a 75% controlling stake in the HPA Saúde group after receiving the ‘okay’ from Portugal’s Competition Authority, it announced on Friday.
The “supplemental” debate
Whether we are overdoing it at the gym or on the padel court, or simply overworking in the garden or at the office desk, muscle and tendon strains are not
Wine Talk – Pipa Rosa Rufete Reserva 2022
Rufete is a native Portuguese grape varietal, also known as Tinta Pinheira in the Douro and Dão regions. Rufete is more often a blending grape, so take this opportunity to
They can’t tell us their past – but they can show us love
Because they cannot speak, we will never truly know what some animals experienced before reaching us — only the marks those experiences leave behind. This simple but powerful truth applies
Cinema: Send Help
When their private jet crashes during a business trip to Thailand, they find themselves the only survivors on a deserted island. The power dynamic quickly flips: while Bradley is helpless
Winter dining delights in Carvoeiro
There’s something magical about winter in Carvoeiro. The buzz of summer fades and the town settles into a quieter, slower rhythm. The streets are less crowded, there’s room to breathe,
Portugal’s agriculture minister threatens nature protection
Trouble began late last year when Público reported that government agencies charged with environmental protection – particularly the ICNF (Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests) – feared their
CUF gets green light to buy HPA – but it must build new hospital in Algarve
Portugal’s Competition Authority (AdC) has approved private healthcare provider CUF’s acquisition of a 75% stake in the Hospital Particular do Algarve (HPA) private health group under the condition that CUF










