Mediterranean climate zones – the plants of Australia
The Algarve is classified as zone 9/10 in the USDA hardiness designation. This classification is in common with the two mediterranean zones in Australia. Both the south-western (centred on Perth)
Wine – Three new arrivals
These three wines may not be totally new on the market, but they are three wines that are new to me and were recently added to the huge selection of
Oysters replacing clams at Algarve shellfish farms
Clams take longer to produce and generate less profit for producers Oyster production is gaining ground in the Ria Formosa in the Algarve, replacing clams which are less profitable. While
BMW and Mercedes – Reality check
I drove two amazing diesel cars recently and they deserve someone who still sings their praises. We absolutely need these cars to exist. Allow me to explain. Well, I guess
Cinema: Haunting of the Queen Mary
Director: Gary Shore; Starring: Wesley Alfvin, Elena Angelova, Tiffany Ashton; Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Age: 16+; Time: 124 minutes In the early twentieth century, shipping lines competed to be the
Cinema: The Color Purple
Director: Blitz Bazawule; Starring: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks; Genre: Drama, Musical; Age: 12+; Time: 141 minutes A story of love and resilience based on the novel and
Jellyfish-like organism detected near Algarve coast is “harmless”
Salps have very important role in the capture of carbon in the sea A marine organism resembling a jellyfish and rarely found in coastal areas has been appearing near the
Living with Lung Cancer
“Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, mainly due to lack of early diagnosis”, says Champalimaud Clinical Centre Pulmonologist Dr Susana Simões. But today, the lethal
New private hospital opens in Vilamoura
Private health group Lusíadas Saúde has announced the opening of its new hospital in Vilamoura. Representing a €10 million investment, the new Hospital Lusíadas Vilamoura is located at Largo das
Morgado do Quintão launches À MESA, a series of events inspired by Algarve cuisine and family recipes
Coordinated by chef Sérgio Gama, the monthly gastronomic gatherings will offer guests an authentic taste of the Algarve and its traditions. Boutique winery and farm stay Morgado do Quintão has