Algarve eagles
The Iberian Peninsula is home to a few eagle species, and I’m often sent photos asking to identify them. This month, I bring you the eagle species you may be
CARM Rabigato Wine
The Rabigato is the backbone of most Douro whites and also makes excellent varietals, as is the case here with this one from CARM. Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira (CARM) is
Pet Corner: When something is not right
When a dog isn’t up to it and appears clearly unwell, look out for the first sign – the tail, the usually happy, rotating emotion organ, isn’t wagging. Something is
Cinema: Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher
Director: Daniel Graham; Starring: Matt Hookings, Ray Winstone, Russell Crowe; Genre: Biography, Age: 14+; Time: 107 minutes At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism is the sport of kings
€3,000 raised as Tiny Shelter donation drive continues
Around €3,000 was raised for Albufeira dog refuge Tiny Shelter at a charity event held in Guia last Sunday (July 24). The event was organised by animal lover Donna McFadden
Brittany – La Bretagne n’est pas la France
Recently, on our annual summer pilgrimage from the Algarve to our flat in Wimbledon, Helga and I did a small detour to spend a few days in Brittany, an area
Tivoli Carvoeiro’s The One restaurant shines at Wine Spectator’s Awards
The North American magazine Wine Spectator has once again distinguished the restaurant in Carvoeiro for its wine selection. The One Restaurant, at the Tivoli Hotel in Carvoeiro, was first awarded back in 2020 by
Cinema: DC League of Super-Pets
Director: Jared Stern, Sam Levine; Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Vanessa Bayer; Genre: Animation, Adventure, Action; Age: 6+; Time: 106 minutes In “DC League of Super-Pets,” Krypto the Super-Dog and
Dogs and resource guarding
Have you ever gone to remove something from your dog, only to have them growl, or worse, snarl and snap at you? It can come as quite a shock. But,
Monte de Salicos – Embrace the traditional
Since 2011, Monte de Salicos has produced 20,000 bottles of red, white and rosé wine annually, using tried and tested methods Between Carvoeiro beach and the town of Lagoa, Monte










