Dão comes to the Algarve
The Encruzado grape is to Dão what Alvarinho is to the Minho or Baga is to Bairrada. It is a grape that any Portuguese wine lover immediately associates to the
French cuisine to take centre stage at Vila Vita Parc
‘La Bela France’ gastronomic series to begin on May 23 Vila Vita Parc Resort in Porches has announced its new ‘La Bela France’ series of gastronomic events will begin on
Rome – Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona – a lake and four rivers Everyone knows the old saying “all roads lead to Rome”. However, when in Rome, you soon learn that all roads lead to
Local resident grows organic microgreens in São Brás
Incredibly healthy microgreens grown using aquaponics In Sítio do João Cavaleiro, a few minutes from the centre of São Brás de Alportel, there is a small 25sqm and two-metre-high greenhouse
Portugal’s route 66
From north to south, there is a 739-kilometre route of pure adventure to get to know inland Portugal on two wheels The EN2 is the largest national road in Portugal,
Cinema: The Contractor
Director: Tarik Saleh; Starring: Chris Pine, Gillian Jacobs, Kiefer Sutherland; Genre: Action, Thriller; Age: 16+; Time: 103 minutes Special Forces Sergeant James Harper, is involuntarily discharged from the Army and
Cinema: Georgetown
Director: Christoph Waltz; Starring: Christoph Waltz, Vanessa Redgrave, Annette Bening; Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama; Age: 12+; Time: 99 minutes An eccentric and smooth-talking social climber who seems to have everyone
A nice rosé and an Arinto white from the Lisbon coast
I first wrote about Quinta da Boa Esperança last year when I discovered their very good Syrah red but had yet to try anything else from this producer until now.
‘Cooking For All Seasons’ book launch in Luz
Lagos resident launches “special cookbook” at Fortaleza da Luz restaurant, Luz The launch of a cookbook, entitled Cooking for All Seasons, Healthy Eating Throughout the Year, by Lagos resident Maria
Walking three beaches near Vila do Bispo
I begin this with an apology to all those who live in the West Algarve. The beaches of Castelejo, Cordoama and Barriga are their secret. The usual visitor to the