Algarve News
Restaurant Vila Velha
The restaurant is situated in the old town of Sao Bras. Head from the square towards the church in the old town and you will pass the restaurant on your right hand side. At lunch time there is a set menu with usually five or six choices for the main course. These include traditional Portuguese [...]
Rosas Cantina
Rosa’s Cantina opened in Vilamoura in June 1995. Owned and run by Jorge Santos, (who also assists and compliments the culinary skills of his sister Lydia) serving authentic Mexican cuisine. On the menu you will find a selection of dishes to suit all tastes including vegetarian, seafood, a varied selection of hamburgers and some ”gringo” [...]
Bairrada Wine
The Bairrada DOC lies west of the Dao wine area, north of Coimbra, straddling the Lisbon – Porto motorway. It is within the broader Beiras wine region which name it sometimes assumes when the wines do not conform fully to the Bairrada regulations. The region is really split into two; the sandier westerly part nearer [...]
Day Of Portugal
On the 10th June, Portugal and all Lusitanian communities worldwide celebrate Portugal’s national holiday. Not only is the country (homeland) celebrated but also one of the most important poets of Portuguese literature – Luís Vaz de Camões, born around 1524. A lyric, epic poet and also a playwright, Camões travelled to Ceuta in 1549, where [...]
Algarve Wine
Algarve wine. Most people simply conjure up visions of a five litre ‘garrafão’ of plonk from the Lagoa Cooperative. Indeed for a long time that was all it was; heavy, rather lifeless and perhaps best used for making “sangria”. The Lagoa Cooperative is actually one of four DOC (the Portuguese version of the French Appelation Controllée) [...]
Algarve Shopping
Looking for souvenirs? Every town and resort is full of shops and stalls selling an assortment of souvenirs. You can buy anything and everything with maps and pictures of the Algarve emblazoned across the front, from tea towels to beach towels, cups and key rings and magnets. For more traditional, original gifts, visit one of [...]
Algarve Family Fun
There are a wide range of activities for families to enjoy together whilst holidaying in the Algarve. Perhaps one of the most popular theme parks, located on the EN125, is Zoomarine in Guia. Whilst there, you can not only witness spectacular marine shows featuring dolphins but, for a small fee, you can also swim with [...]