João Clara Negra Mole
An Algarvean answer to Burgundy No matter how adventurous the Algarve’s winemakers get, I doubt they will ever go as far as planting Pinot Noir – that most difficult of
Organic grocery store and café opening soon
Online grocers Mercearia Bio will soon be opening an organic grocery and café on the Portimão riverside. The idea is to recreate a traditional Portuguese grocer’s, with a huge variety
Vila Joya reopening
Luxury hotel Vila Joya is set to reopen on March 6. For lovers of fine dining, this means that its prestigious restaurant – included in “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants”
Are you sure you have healthy kidneys?
“But doctor, my kidneys have never given me trouble, I’ve never had pain and I’ve no problem urinating …” This is unfortunately due to the fact that very often, when
Bumper olive harvest
2013 was the “biggest and best” olive harvest since 1960 – netting €343 million in export revenue and exceeding last year’s figures by 32.2%. In all, more than 627,000 tons
The Monuments Men
February 20, 2014 Directed by: George Clooney; Starring: Matt Damon, George Clooney, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, John Goodman; Genre: Action | Biography | Drama; Age: + 12; Time: 120 min
Lone Survivor
February 20, 2014 Directed by: Peter Berg; Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch; Gender: Action | Biography | Drama; Age: + 16; Time: 121 min Lone Survivor is the
Tandoori style quails
Good Indian tandoori food is a delight, the quick sealing and cooking of spiced and marinated meat in the tandoor oven is possibly the best way to cook lean meats
Doctors step-up fight against hospital director
As many as 370 Algarve doctors have signed up to the latest attempt to disgrace hospital administrator Pedro Nunes (pictured). This new bid follows the ongoing controversy that has dogged
Diabetes support – Alcoutim
Alcoutim has renewed a protocol with AEDMADA, a regional association for the study of diabetes and support of local patients. The council will be giving €4,500 a year to the