Leisure

With so many gastronomy-oriented events taking place in the Algarve, it may be financially draining to attend them all. However, Mexilhoeira Grande’s 12th Show of Arts and Flavours of Our

By Chris Winstanley I was sitting in one of my favourite little bars in Portimão the other evening sipping my first caipirinha of the summer and it got me thinking

The fig was picked as the theme of this month’s activities at the Caliços municipal market in Albufeira. Throughout August, a variety of culinary demonstrations, flea markets and musical performances

The Golden Triangle boasts a new “must try” restaurant. Menta Pimenta is located on the road from Almancil to Vale do Lobo just before the first roundabout. The renovated space

More than 95% of Portugal’s sea salt is produced in the Algarve, where there are 24 salt pans which last year produced 85,000 tons, representing an 88% increase compared to

An Algarve-based company has recently launched a new range of liquors using exclusively fruits produced in the region. Established since 2011, MYR first launched the myrtle-berry liquor (Licor de Murta)

A hidden gem, Bacchus Bistro can be found in Valverde near to the Q Roundabout just off the road to Pinheiros Altos and Laranjal.  Set among pine trees, the terrace overlooks

It’s that time of year when Pêra once again stages the popular ‘Arraial do Petisco’, a festival of typical Algarve food, served as tapas. The event, now in its 15th

Guia’s popular Chicken Festival is back for its 26th event, ready to delight charcoal-grilled chicken lovers. This year’s event will be taking place at the sports complex from August 2