Portugal glitters at World Travel “Oscars”
More good news for Portugal in a year in which accolades from international travel magazines and guides have come thick and fast. The country has won a total of 14
Excess weight after the age of 50 can cause Alzheimer’s
It’s yet another reason why we should all be blending smoothies and counting calories. Lusa reports today on an American study that shows that people who gain weight in their
‘Purple Carrots’ cookbook launched at Conrad Algarve
A cookbook combining “delicious Portuguese recipes with stunning photography” will be launched at the Conrad Hotel in Quinta do Lago on September 30. Named Purple Carrots, the book is written
Madrugada charity holds “end of summer” fair
The Madrugada charity is holding an “end of summer” fundraising fair on September 27 at the Carvoeiro Tennis Club. Organisers promise a “magical family day out”, with a variety of
Mediterranean Diet’s “extinction risk” discussed at Tavira fair
Worries that the healthy Mediterranean Diet may be on its way to “extinction” are going to be discussed this Friday (September 4) in Tavira. The debate will be held at
Foreign press visits Portugal’s wine regions
Portuguese wine distributor Lusovini has invited more than 40 foreign wine critics, journalists, and representatives of restaurant and hotel businesses to visit Portugal’s vineyards and wine cellars. The trip began
Take it seriously
Hyundai is quickly catching up with Kia when it comes to attractive Korean cars. The new i20 is definitely the best-looking B-segment hatchback ever to come out of South Korea
‘Tapas Route’ begins this Friday
Portimão’s increasingly popular Tapas Route (Rota do Petisco) begins this Friday (September 4) with an expanded programme featuring 170 venues spread out between Portimão, Alvor, Mexilhoeira Grande, Lagoa, Silves and
Goose barnacles take centre stage in Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo will hold its fourth ‘Festival do Perceve’ (Goose Barnacle Festival) on the weekend of September 4-6 at the local EB 2,3 São Vicente school. Considered the “icon
Chiropractic care after car accident
Driving in the Algarve this time of year can be a stressful experience. The roads are a lot busier and there have been quite a few car accidents that delay