Ferragudo boom: A closer look at the village’s expansion over the decades and its future prospects
Apr11

Ferragudo boom: A closer look at the village’s expansion over the decades and its future prospects

Over the years, this quaint fishing village has become home to more and more businesses and restaurants that honour its history – April 11, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Over the last few decades, Ferragudo has continued to grow in a wide variety of areas, from property to hospitality. Not only are more and more tourists visiting and taking an interest in the village, but investors, both Portuguese and foreign, want to capitalise on this...

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An unforgettable experience: Enjoy the sunset on a horse, cycle with friends or kayak, surf or SUP on the stunning Vicentine Coast
Apr10

An unforgettable experience: Enjoy the sunset on a horse, cycle with friends or kayak, surf or SUP on the stunning Vicentine Coast

Carrapateira Extreme offers activities to unwind and explore nature in unparalleled ways – April 10, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio In the calmness of the Vicentine Coast, you can feel time slowing down as the desire to explore nature grows. You immediately feel enveloped by a relaxed atmosphere that, at the same time, encourages physical activity. Born in Carrapateira, a small village in Aljezur, Nelson Inácio decided to invest in his...

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The Algarvian Rugby club making the sport increasingly popular among children and adults in Lagoa
Apr10

The Algarvian Rugby club making the sport increasingly popular among children and adults in Lagoa

With training sessions in Lagoa, the Algarve University Rugby Club is seen by athletes and coaches as a family – April 10, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Phaze Photography In Portugal, rugby is becoming increasingly popular among children and adults alike. In the Algarve, the will to play this sport started more than three decades ago when, in 1992, a group of students from different cities all over the country decided to create...

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BRAIDA’s textile artworks have a contemporary design with a traditional feel, perfect for modern environments
Apr10

BRAIDA’s textile artworks have a contemporary design with a traditional feel, perfect for modern environments

Braiding elegance: Inspired by nature featuring strong and vibrant colours, BRAIDA’s unique textile artworks already travelled the world – April 10, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Noémia Zancuoghi ©Ruben Guerreiro Noémia Zancuoghi is a Portuguese-Italian artist who was born in Lisbon and grew up in Silves. As her father is from Milan, she spent many of her childhood summers in the north of Italy with her family and her younger sister...

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Surrounded by stunning landscapes, D’Spa invites you to unwind
Apr10

Surrounded by stunning landscapes, D’Spa invites you to unwind

Spa day: Vale da Lapa’s Resort offers a range of “unmissable services” – April 10, 2024 With a prestigious location in the Algarve, the D’Spa at Vale da Lapa Village Resort, in Carvoeiro, offers a range of unmissable services, from a variety of massages and body treatments using organic and vegan products to a pleasant jacuzzi circuit, sensory shower, sauna, steam room, and a heated indoor swimming pool. The spa has several individual...

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New wine route of the Algarve region awarded the prize for the best 2023 Wine Tourism
Apr09

New wine route of the Algarve region awarded the prize for the best 2023 Wine Tourism

Algarve Wine Tourism Shines at Portuguese wine awards – April 9, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Algarve Wine Tourism, a new wine route of the region promoted by the Algarve Wine Commission, was recently awarded the prize for the best 2023 Wine Tourism at the Vinho Grande Escolhas Awards. The ceremony, organised by the publication of the same name, took place at the Estoril Congress Centre. The Grandes Escolhas Awards are held every...

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Portimão’s [Cal-Day-Rah-Dah] interactive mural mixes food, art and culture
Apr08

Portimão’s [Cal-Day-Rah-Dah] interactive mural mixes food, art and culture

A project inviting visitors to “explore the city and discover all the hidden fish”, inspired by the traditional fish stew “caldeirada” – April 8, 2024 | Text Alexandra Stilwell | Photos @Natty_Peach / Natty Peach Following the success of last year’s Março Jovem initiative, MODO Association will continue to paint its [Cal-Day-Rah-Dah] – the phonetic pronunciation of “caldeirada”, the traditional Algarve fish stew – interactive mural....

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Water-filled suitcases at Faro Airport to urge tourists to “save 235 litres per day”
Apr08

Water-filled suitcases at Faro Airport to urge tourists to “save 235 litres per day”

Algarve Tourism tackles drought – April 8, 2024 | Text & Photos Bruno Filipe Pires Bruno Filipe Pires/Open Media Group A creative strategy has been announced by Algarve tourism authorities to raise awareness among arriving tourists about the importance of saving water – transparent suitcases and trolleys filled with water will be placed on the luggage carousel at Faro Airport. The suitcases and trolleys will be filled with 235...

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The new GoBao by Gorilla is a fusion of Asian flavours and Portuguese culture 
Apr08

The new GoBao by Gorilla is a fusion of Asian flavours and Portuguese culture 

Lagos’s GoBao restaurant offers tasty buns with “exclusive flavours and delicious combinations” – April 8, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio  ©️WEARE.CYMA There is a new take-away hotspot in Lagos with a concept that many are looking for. Created by the team behind the popular Gorilla restaurant, GoBao brings exclusive flavours and delicious combinations to the Algarve with recipes based on a typical Chinese favourite – the bao bun....

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Visiting the newly-renovated market of São Bartolomeu de Messines
Apr05

Visiting the newly-renovated market of São Bartolomeu de Messines

“This Mercado makes me proud to be living here” – writes Eric Roth – April 5, 2024 | Text & Photos by Eric Roth After waiting two years, the people of São Bartolomeu de Messines have a beautifully renovated Mercado Municipal. The wait, and the expense of €1.7 million, was well worth it. Loyal vendors and customers enjoying a lovely new environment The original structure was built in 1948 – I can tell you,...

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