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
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
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
The August night sky
By Clive Jackson features@algarveresident.com Clive Jackson is the Director of the Astronomical Observatory of Tavira (Sitio do Malhão, Tavira) and the Camera Obscura (next to the Castle in Tavira), specialising
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
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
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
Guia Chicken Festival is back!
The popular Guia Chicken Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary next month with – you guessed it – plenty of charcoal grilled chicken! The Festa do Frango da Guia, taking
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
Foreign residents are encouraged to visit Sardine Festival
afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, has been asked to support the new look Sardine Festival in Portimão this year and help attract more foreign residents to the event. In

