Pink Pinots from the west coast
The Vicentino winery on the west coast, just north of the Algarve near Zambujeira do Mar, seems to have idyllic conditions for Pinot Noir. They produce two reds from the
Need to undergo a colonoscopy?
Colorectal cancer is the second cause of cancer-related death in Portugal. It is due to the uncontrolled production of cells in the inner lining layer of the colon or rectum,
Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair – October 23-24
We’re back! Once again, we can celebrate the start of the new gardening year. Much has changed, but our love of plants and gardens has been enormously sustaining through past
Lagoa Wine Experiences continue with third session next month
The 3rd Lagoa Wine Experiences 2021 – a new event which aims to open the doors of local wine estates to wine lovers – will take place on Saturday, October
It’s cataplana season in Castro Marim!
Castro Marim is hosting another ‘Festa da Cataplana’, an annual event that pays tribute to the Algarve’s traditional ‘cataplana’ stew. Fourteen restaurants are taking part, each serving two types of
Citroën Ami – repeat after me: this is not a car
I have already tried the new Citroën Ami, a car that is not a car but that may well replace a lot of cars in our daily trips. Well, this
Portugal chefs among Top 100 of The Best Chef Awards
Henrique Sá Pessoa, José Avillez and Hans Neuner are some of Portugal’s Michelin-star chefs who made it onto the Top 100 of The Best Chef Awards 2021, an international ranking
Cinema: Midnight in the Switchgrass
Director: Randall Emmett; Starring: Emile Hirsch, Megan Fox, Bruce Willis; Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller; Age: 16+; Time: 99 minutes While in Florida on another case, FBI agents Helter and Lombardo
Skates on! It’s time to bag some bargains
The Apolónia Wine Fair started last week, and this is always an event I enjoy. They have, after all, one of the best wine selections in the country, with over
Cinema: Cry Macho
Director: Clint Eastwood; Starring: Clint Eastwood, Dwight Yoakam, Fernanda Urrejola; Genre: Drama, Thriller, Western; Age: 12+; Time: 104 minutes Clint Eastwood stars as Mike Milo, a one-time rodeo star and