Just for snails
From July 25 until 29, the annual Festival do Caracol (snail festival) will take place in Porches. The traditional gastronomic delights, Caracóis, are not only reasonably priced but known to
French master meets Austrian rising star
By CRISTINA ALCOCK
Discover the flavours of Portimão
Portimão’s second Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route) will be held this year from August 31 to October 14. Associação Teia D’Impulsos, organisers of the event, is inviting those looking to
Moonrise Kingdom
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret
Tasty but healthy
A gastronomy competition labelled Healthy Flavours was held at the São Brás de Alportel Municipal Market on June 23, challenging a selection of catering companies and chefs to create dishes
Essential oil
A staple of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil offers more benefits than just flavour alone By Cristina Alcock In a country where olive oil is a permanent fixture in any
The Amazing Spider-Man
The untold story The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker, an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised
Legendary Parisien chef at Vila Vita Parc
Vila Vita Parc near Porches is providing guests at the luxury resort’s restaurants with a unique opportunity to savour a taste of the sea, courtesy of star Parisien chef and
Cloister sweets return to Lagoa
Lagoa’s Convento de São José is the ideal venue to host the 10th Mostra do Doce Conventual. This festival, from July 18 to 22, celebrates regional sweets based on traditional
2013 Tribute to Claudia event to be held in March
Vila Joya’s highly regarded international gastronomy festival, Tribute to Claudia, is taking place in March next year instead of the usual January date.