Winter, what winter?

One of the Algarve’s best beach restaurants, Rei das Praias is a favourite “winter” haunt, for those in the know… Most beach restaurants along the Algarve, much like elsewhere, close

December 3, 2021by Portugal ResidentIn

Cinema: Sing 2

Director: Garth Jennings; Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly; Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy; Age: 6+; Time: 112 minutes This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise

December 2, 2021by Portugal ResidentIn

Cinema: House of Gucci

Director: Ridley Scott; Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino; Genre: Crime, Drama; Age: 12+; Time: 158 minutes House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the

December 2, 2021by Portugal Resident

A surprise from Anselmo Mendes

Anselmo Mendes is one of the great names in modern Vinho Verde, meaning great white wines made mostly from the Alvarinho or Loureiro grape in the Vinho Verde region. I

December 2, 2021by Patrick StuartIn

Fun fine dining at Alameda

Elevating the Algarve’s finest ingredients, chef Rui Sequeira offers a new concept that proves that fine dining can be a relaxed affair White tablecloths, serious-looking staff following strict rules and

December 1, 2021by Portugal ResidentIn ,

Winter birds of prey

The hot summer months are now well behind us, the yearly migration of birds has finished, and the cooler days and colder nights are here. Our migratory summer visitors will

November 30, 2021by Craig RogersIn

French pâtisserie in Loulé

Croissants, baguettes, brioche buns and tartlets are just a few of the delicacies selling out every day at L’Atelier Gourmet Liliana Varela and Stephane da Costa lived in a town

November 26, 2021by Portugal Resident

Here we go…Again!

Global data trends show that the pandemic is not over yet. We are, once again, at the epicentre. The actual reality Europe is facing a real threat of COVID-19 resurgence

November 25, 2021by Dr Maria AliceIn