Arts and flavours event in Mexilhoeira Grande
This weekend Mexilhoeira Grande will host the 11th Arts and Flavours of Our Land Show (Mostra de Artes e Sabores da Nossa Terra). The event, which runs from 7pm until
Cooking with garden produce for the young and not so young
A new book for children in English on organic gardening, growing and cooking has been released. Entitled Nettles and Roses by Fernanda Botelho and Sara Simões, the picture book invites
Herdade dos Grous for the best the Alentejo has to offer
Set upon acres of rural landscape in the heart of Albernoa in Beja, Herdade dos Grous, a country estate owned by Vila Vita Parc (Porches), is open all year round
Bringing mackerel back to the table
An Algarve-wide campaign set out to promote the consumption of mackerel will see various cooking workshops take place at municipal markets throughout this month. The culinary demonstrations will be given
New venture for chef Augusto Lima
A great believer in the Slow Food movement, which strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine, chef Augusto Lima has once again picked up his cooking utensils and moved to
Oyster festival in Tavira this weekend
If you’ve never tried oysters before but have always been curious about this sea delicacy, then head for Tavira this weekend for the Festival da Ostra (Oyster Festival) taking place
Ria Formosa seafood extravaganza
Olhão’s annual Festival do Marisco (Seafood Festival) starts on August 8 at Jardim Pescador Olhanense. Thousands of people travel to the eastern Algarve town to taste the many sea delicacies
Flavours and seasonings of the south at FARM
Traditional gastronomy, crafts and musical entertainment are on offer at the 22nd Feira de Artesanato, Agricultura de Recreio de Moncarapacho (FARM), in the Olhão council. The fair, running from August
All things Aljezur
Aljezur has much to offer as far as culture and gastronomy are concerned. The small town in the west Algarve is a delight to visit at any time of the
New Lighthouse shining bright
Inspired by the Alfanzina lighthouse, the recently opened Lighthouse Grill & Bar has already established itself as a venue with a difference. Set high above Clube Golfe Mar in Alfanzina