Myths, misconceptions and reality
Myths are beliefs that are held to be true even though there is substantial evidence disproving them. Misconception is an incorrect view or opinion that is based on faulty thinking
Covela rosé
I suppose it is a bit late in the year to be talking about rosé, but what with all the hot weather last week we could forgive ourselves for thinking
Students show how to cook healthy meals at Loulé municipal market
Loulé || A showcooking event supported by the Loulé Council is being held in the town’s municipal market on November 7 at 10.30am to mark European Day of Healthy Food
Innovative breast cancer treatment comes to Algarve
A determining factor for the success of cancer treatment is how soon treatment is initiated. The possibility of completing radiotherapy during the surgery for breast cancer and in one session
Ninja Turtles
October 30, 2014 Directed by: Jonathan Liebesman; Starring: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner; Genre: Action | Adventure | Comedy; Age: +12; Time: 101min The city needs heroes. Darkness has
The Best of Me
October 30, 2014 Directed by: Michael Hoffman; Starring: James Marsden, Michelle Monaghan, Luke Bracey; Genre: Drama | Romance; Age: 12+; Time: 118min The Best of Me tells the story of
A taste of the Algarve in Macau
Last week saw me on one of my regular jaunts to Asia, where I always spend a few days in Macau. I’d heard from friends out there about a restaurant
More excellent Viognier from the Algarve
Earlier this year I wrote about how well the Viognier grape has been performing here in the Algarve, highlighting a few of the best producers (Quinta dos Vales, Quinta do
Portuguese wines among €780 million-worth exported to Angola
Angola is becoming a major importer of wines, with Portugal reaping much of the €780 million-worth of benefits. Drawing to a close now in Luanda is the 2nd Angola Wine
Sea cucumbers to become a new Portuguese delicacy?
University || Could sea cucumbers join Portugal’s valuable list of exports? Yes, says University of the Algarve researcher Mercedes Wanguemert, leading the team at Centro das Ciências do Mar (CCMAR)