Menta Pimenta opens in Golden Triangle
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
Boutique opens in Ferragudo
Ferragudo’s Rei das Praias restaurant and guesthouse now has a new sister business in the area. Rei das Praias Boutique recently opened at Largo da Angrinha in Ferragudo, next to
French master chef at Vila Vita Parc
Celebrated French chef Jean-Pierre Vigato, from the two Michelin-star Apicius Restaurant in Paris, will be in the Algarve this week to present his culinary specialties at Vila Vita Parc. Jean-Pierre,
Mouth-watering sweets
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
Algarve salt of the sea
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
New fruity liquors in Algarve
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)
Delicious food for all tastes
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
Welcome to the Algarve, Sir!
British Prime Minister David Cameron, on holiday in the Algarve, received a welcome gift of regional products from the Algarve Tourism Board. The politician and his family will be able
Wine festival
Wine & Beats Summer Wine Festival is taking place at Lagos Marina on August 9, 10 and 11. There will be wine tasting, special prices on a variety of labels
Algarve culinary traditions at 15th Arraial do Petisco
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