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
New wine appreciation group meets
The newly-formed Rotarian’s Wine Appreciation Fellowship (RWAF) met at Benamor Golf in Tavira last week for its inaugural event. Thirty members and guests from Rotary Clubs in Estoi, Almancil, Loulé
Red Lights
How much do you want to believe? Veteran paranormal researchers Dr. Margaret Matheson and Tom Buckley debunk fraudulent claims of ghost whispering, faith healing and other psychic phenomena by detecting
Improved gastronomy offer at Fatacil 2012
Plenty of gastronomic delights will be waiting to tantalise your taste buds at the 23rd Fatacil fair in Lagoa, to be held from August 17 to 26. Organisers have confirmed
Afternoon tea at the church
Lagos’ Our Lady of Carmo Church, also known as the Nuns Church, is hosting an afternoon tea with a difference tomorrow (Saturday) from 6.30pm. The special event, entitled Chá da

