Algarve shelters shine stark light on Portugal’s animal emergency
Disjointed approach to animal welfare rocketing out of control In an apparent coincidence, two Algarve-based animal shelters have taken to print to bemoan a situation in which they feel that
Pet Corner: Good, Bad and Ugly
The French Bulldog has become almost the dog to have. It is technically not really French, believed to have arrived during the French Revolution. Say no more. Recently, a ‘Frenchie’,
New ventures
The iconic Casa Velha restaurant returns with a new concept The oldest restaurant in Quinta do Lago reopens its doors with a new story to tell with the usual excellence.
Mauritius: where history, nature and tragedy converge at Le Morne Brabant mountain
In the heart of the Indian Ocean lies an island that has witnessed the ebb and flow of time. Mauritius, a name that evokes images of pristine beaches and crystal
Cakes, sweets, honey tastings and more in Lagoa this week
The Convento de S. José is hosting its 19th edition of the Conventual Sweets Show between August 31 and September 3. Lagoa’s 19th edition of the Conventual Sweet Show starts on
Rota do Pestico returns with 176 “gastronomic pit stops” across the Algarve
The 13th edition of the foodie festival returns between September 15 and October 15 with novelties, including a Route of the World and more vegetarian options. This year, foodies will
Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair
Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair, described as a “unique event dedicated to Mediterranean gardening”, will take place at the FISSUL Exhibition Hall in Silves town centre, by the river, on Saturday
Algarve animal shelter puts Portugal’s animal emergency into words
AEZA has been trying to shape mentalities for 22 years; believes community has learnt very little Algarve animal shelter AEZA has put into words the frustrations that most animal shelters
When it might be dementia
As we age, our brains change, but Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, up to 40% of dementia cases may be prevented
“Jazz nas Adegas” wraps up 6th edition with Manouche Station
The last concerts of this edition take place at the Adega do Convento do Paraíso in Silves, with a “Gipsy Jazz” concert on September 8 and 9. The 6th edition