Great T-bones from the German butcher
What has to be one of the best little butcher shops in the Algarve is hidden away off the EN125 in Porches, alongside Vila Vita Parc’s Biergarten restaurant. Considering that
Chenin Blanc comes to Portugal
A returned Portuguese expat from South Africa has produced Portugal’s first ever Chenin Blanc. Attractively priced at just €5.79 in Apolónia, this is a good dry white for the money,
Almost 140,000 without family GP
Every family should have one, but the truth is that 31.1% of the Algarve’s population has not been appointed a family doctor, according to data from the regional health administration
Conference: Dry Mediterranean Gardening
The Mediterranean Garden Society-Portugal is holding its third International Spring Conference under the theme ‘Dry Mediterranean Gardening’. The event will be held from March 28 to 30 at the Pine
The most versatile oil in the kitchen and bathroom!
Opt for coconut oil when cooking and baking in place of butter. It is one of the few oils that remains ‘healthy’ and does not oxidise when heated. Coconut oil
Sushi night at Martinhal resort
Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel has a special night in store for sushi lovers on March 29. Its prestigious ‘O Terraço’ restaurant will be receiving Portuguese Chef and Japanese cuisine
Torticollis, a pain in the neck
Have you ever gone to bed perfectly fine and woken up the next morning with a stiff, painful neck where your head stays tilted to one side? Sometimes the pain
Wine specialists select Portuguese Top 10
The Top 10 Portuguese wines were chosen recently by a jury of international wine specialists during a gala dinner in Porto. According to organisers Wine – A Essência do Vinho
Authentic Indian experience
As part of a series of themed nights, Herdade da Corte near Tavira is hosting an event focusing on Indian culture and gastronomy this month – an authentic buffet, music
Open Door at Quinta dos Vales
Quinta dos Vales winery in Estombar is holding its 10th Open Door event on April 6. As always, the event is open to all and entry is free. During the