Algarve celebrates “white caviar”
It can cost as much as €1,500 per kilo, it is produced near Olhão and almost every gourmet bit of it is shipped abroad. What are we talking about? The
Charity wine tasting and dinner to benefit Food Bank
Rotary clubs in the Algarve have supported the Banco Alimentar (Food Bank) with various projects in the past. Funds are once again being raised for this vital association, this time
Mackerel culinary demonstration
Chef José Domingos from the Hotel and Tourism School of the Algarve will be holding a culinary demonstration on the mackerel – one of the Algarve’s most abundant species of
Vila do Bispo’s Barnacle Festival a success
Vila do Bispo’s third Festival do Perceve (Barnacle Festival) has been described as a “success” by organisers, exceeding all expectations. Around 4,000 people visited the festival, among which were many
Quinta dos Vales holds 11th “Open Door”
Quinta dos Vales winery in Estômbar has already begun preparations for its 11th Open Door (Porta Aberta) event, which will be taking place on October 5 and will be open
Discover Vila do Bispo’s treasure of the sea this weekend
Vila do Bispo will be holding its third Festival do Perceve (Barnacle Festival) this weekend between Friday and Sunday (September 12-14) at the local EB 2,3 São Vicente school. The
A sweet carob treat
It’s that time of year when we see dried carob beans littering the floor of anyone’s garden that sports a hardy carob tree. Common to much of the Mediterranean basin
Dried fruits take centre stage at Alcantarilha fair
The small town of Alcantarilha in the Silves borough will be hosting the 13th ‘Dried Fruits Fair’ between September 5 and 7. The fair, which has become the town’s staple
New photo competition to showcase Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet – considered World Intangible Heritage by UNESCO last year – has been chosen as the theme for a photography competition by the regional tourism authority (RTA). The
Subway opens store at AquaPortimão
American fast food chain Subway opened an outlet in AquaPortimão shopping centre last week. This is the sandwich giant’s second store in the Algarve – the other can be found