Sardines catch drops so prices rise
The average price of sardines in the auction market in Portimão increased by just over 165% as a result of a substantial fall of 60% in the quantity caught in
The Algarve’s Sommelier of the Year
Arnaud Vallet (pictured right), Sommelier at Vila Joya boutique hotel near Albufeira, has been named ‘Sommelier of the Year’ during the 10th Essência do Vinho event on February 7. Held
The spirit of the Algarve
A conference designed to highlight the origins and cultural importance of the famous Algarve ‘firewater’ known as medronho, and other popular liquors distilled by small producers in the rural areas
Carnival fever and romance
With Carnival and Valentine’s falling within two days of each other this month, there’s a double reason to celebrate at Vila Vita Parc, near Porches. Ocean, the luxury resort’s Michelin
Marketing the produce of the Algarve
An enterprising plan to enliven the municipal markets in the Albufeira municipality has been launched by the local authority. The project starts with the market in Caliços and is entitled
Warm Bodies
Directed by: Jonathan Levine; Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich; Genre: Comedy | Horror | Romance; Age: + 12; Time: 98 min After a zombie epidemic, R (a highly
Portugal is the fourth largest tomato exporter
Portugal was the fourth largest world exporter of processed tomato in 2012, surpassing Spain and Turkey and selling 95% of its total production abroad. The 1,200,000 tons processed in the
Hitchcock
Directed by: Sacha Gervasi; Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson; Genre: Biography | Drama | History; Age: + 12; Time: 98 min In 1959, Alfred Hitchcock and his wife,
Tasting colour’ event in Vilamoura
A dinner event combining food and colour is taking place on Thursday, February 28 at Restaurant UNIKO in Vilamoura from 7pm. Organised by image style and colour coaching consultancy Be
Portuguese wines go to Russia – with love
Wines from the Tejo region of Portugal have found their way onto the dinner tables of the Russians in increasing quantities over the last four years. It was in 2009