Shellfish collecting ban continues
The ban continues on collecting bivalves in the coastal waters between Tavira and Vila Real de Santo António after the latest analyses by the Instituto Português do Mar detected the
Top chefs take national flavours across the Atlantic
An initiative to last several months will promote Portuguese gastronomy in Brazil running until June 2013. The Portugal dos Sabores (Portugal of Flavours) initiative, part of the ‘Year of Portugal
Gourmet promotion at Ocean
Enjoy a gourmet experience this month at Vila Vita Parc near Porches courtesy of the latest promotion at Ocean, the resort’s two-Michelin star restaurant. Running until November 27, a special
Medronho, not just for drinking
São Brás de Alportel Municipal Market is dedicating the month of November to the medronho, a fruit that is best known for being the base ingredient of the traditional Algarvian
A new Breeze in Almancil
Following the successful launch of Breeze in Vale do Lobo’s Praça last year, the team has now decided to create a new concept in a different location. Whilst Breeze operates
Best regional wine to keep in your cupboard
Ten Portuguese wines have been chosen to feature in the ‘Top 100 Cellar Selections 2012’ register of the prestigious American magazine, Wine Enthusiast. The highest-ranked Portuguese wine was the Douro-produced
Chasing Mavericks
Directed by: Michael Apted and Curtis Hanson; Starring: Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler and Elisabeth Shue; Genre: Drama | Sport; Age: + 12; Time: 116 min Chasing Mavericks is the inspirational
Wine and food pairing event
Restaurant A Casa do Avô in Vale de Parra, near Guia, and Sociedade Agrícola D. Diniz winery in Arraiolos (Alentejo) are organising an evening of wine and food pairing on
Local fish supplies could lower risk of stroke
An international team of scientists has found that two portions of oily fish per week can reduce the risks of having a stroke. The research team, which included UK Cambridge-based
Good for nature and good for you
A store where you can find a good selection of organic fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade organic breads, healthy dried, chilled and frozen foods has now opened in Almancil. Mundo

