World’s spiciest cocktail started life in Algarve
When Jon Wright visited his father in the Algarve four years ago, little was he to know that it would be the start of an adventure to create the world’s
Esporão launches website dedicated to olive oil
Herdade do Esporão has recently launched a website offering in-depth information about its olive oil range Azeites Herdade do Esporão. The website was created to present information about the origin
She has the code. He is the key. Safe
A second-rate cage fighter on the mixed martial arts circuit, Luke Wright lives a numbing life of routine beatings and chump change, until the day he blows a rigged fight.
Portuguese cuisine at its best
A culinary weekend at O Terraço Restaurant within the five star Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel in Sagres will see two top chefs present the best of Portuguese cuisine. Today
One for the Money
Unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum lands a job at her cousin’s bail-bond business, where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted local cop from her romantic
In aid of the animals
A fundraiser in aid of the new Goldra Dog Sanctuary in Loulé, will be held on May 10 at a volunteers villa in Moncarapacho. The event will begin at 3pm and
Slow roast and grilled belly pork
Not so much a recipe this week but rather a cooking tip from Albufeira resident Anthea Morgan. Belly is one if the cheapest cuts of pork, often shunned because of
The Dictator
The heroic story of a North African dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Directed by: Larry Charles
Flavours of the sea in Tavira
In its ninth year, Tavira’s sea food festival – Festival Gastronomia do Mar – began on May 12 and will continue through to May 27 at 15 participating restaurants. The
Vila Vita chef hosts Portuguese gourmet festival
Two Michelin star chef Hans Neuner from Vila Vita Parc’s Ocean Restaurant will be hosting a Portuguese gourmet festival this weekend. Entitled Rota das Estrelas (Route of the Stars), the

