Breathe in: Quinta Alma provides connection with nature and unique experiences
Aug06

Breathe in: Quinta Alma provides connection with nature and unique experiences

A true refuge in the Algarvian hills, Quinta Alma is a vibrant hub of sustainable practices and human connection – August 6, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio In the tranquil Algarvian hills lies Quinta Alma, a serene sanctuary where Joana Gorjão and Mário Silva have traded their bustling Lisbon life for a connection with nature that they now wish to share with all who believe in their philosophy. This refuge, located just a few kilometres...

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Restaurant Guide: Carvoeiro Area
Aug01

Restaurant Guide: Carvoeiro Area

Inside Restaurant Guide Price guide for an average three-course meal for two including wine €    up to €50 €€    €50 – €70 €€€    €70 – €90 €€€€    €90 – €110 €€€€€    over €110 Opening status and hours were verified at the time of print. We recommend calling the restaurants before visiting. CARVOEIRO AREA BAUSHI SUSHI & BAR € Serving quality sushi and perfect thirst-quenching beverages, Baushi Sushi & Bar is...

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Restaurant Guide: Lagos Area
Aug01

Restaurant Guide: Lagos Area

Inside Restaurant Guide Price guide for an average three-course meal for two including wine €    up to €50€€    €50 – €70€€€    €70 – €90€€€€    €90 – €110€€€€€    over €110 Opening status and hours were verified at the time of print. We recommend calling the restaurants before visiting. Lagos Area Restaurants ABIGAIL’S CAFÉ €€LAGOS Owned by the couple behind Nah Nah...

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Exhibition uncovers the history behind the Algarve’s tourism image, captured by photographers Almeida D’Eça in the 60s and 70s
Jul26

Exhibition uncovers the history behind the Algarve’s tourism image, captured by photographers Almeida D’Eça in the 60s and 70s

Ferragudo is showcasing several works by the first professional photographers who portrayed the Algarve as a tourist destination, in an exhibition in Ferragudo until Friday, August 16 – July 26, 2024 The Algarve’s iconic touristic images in the 60s and 70s were created by photographers Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça who became renowned for their promotional photographs, creating the image of the Algarve as a tourism destination as we...

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Local art collective opens gallery and art shop in Lagos in hopes of building a new creative hub
Jul23

Local art collective opens gallery and art shop in Lagos in hopes of building a new creative hub

The art of collaboration: TEIAS Artísticas is infusing the area with vibrancy and creativity – July 23, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos TEIAS Artísticas TOP (L-R): Christopher Whitelaw (Oficina Poeta Azul), Márcia Rodrigues (hmn), Rita (Romp), Margarida Gorgulho (Margarida Gorgulho), Sandra Knop (Puzzles by Sandra), Gill Goode (Artist), Bruno Martins (Two Dogs) BOTTOM (L-R): Nina Bradley (Nina Bradley Designs), Sofia Correia...

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Buteo Kitchen & Bar in Lagos blends classic Portuguese cuisine and fresh Algarve ingredients with original twists
Jul21

Buteo Kitchen & Bar in Lagos blends classic Portuguese cuisine and fresh Algarve ingredients with original twists

The taste of tradition: In the heart of Lagos lies a culinary gem redefining traditional Portuguese dining – July 21, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Wiktoria Kotlińska Nestled in a charming, historic building, this restaurant effortlessly marries the timeless allure of Portuguese gastronomy with innovative twists, creating a dining experience that is both familiar and refreshingly original. As you step into Buteo Kitchen &...

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A timeless retreat amidst the hills of Serra de Monchique is a true sanctuary for the soul
Jul19

A timeless retreat amidst the hills of Serra de Monchique is a true sanctuary for the soul

A couple’s passion for heritage and hospitality transforms an ancient estate into a spiritual sanctuary – July 19, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Settled high in the Algarve, overlooking the lush expanses of Serra de Monchique, lies Quinta do Tempo, a sanctuary of serenity and a testament to the region’s rich tapestry of history and culture. At the helm of this idyllic retreat are Laura Duarte and Jorge Albino, a couple whose roots in the...

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The Queen of the Bay project has completely transformed one of Carvoeiro’s most coveted ruins
Jul19

The Queen of the Bay project has completely transformed one of Carvoeiro’s most coveted ruins

Fit for a queen: Oaktree Projects has once again done the impossible – July 19, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Bart and Annelies Oaktree Projects has once again done the impossible. In just a year and a half, the home renovation company completely transformed a ruin near the central square of Carvoeiro that had been abandoned since 1999, when it was last used for long-term rental. A project coveted by many, it came to life with colour and...

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Major expansion planned for Portimão Marina to accommodate superyachts
Jul18

Major expansion planned for Portimão Marina to accommodate superyachts

Estimated to cost between €12 million and €14 million, the project will boost nautical tourism and local economy – July 18, 2024 | Photos Beatriz Maio/Open Media Group The new project for the expansion of Portimão Marina will create 30 new mooring berths for superyachts, announced Pedro Machado, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism, last week in the presence of regional leaders André Gomes, Algarve Tourism boss, Portimão mayor...

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French acrobatic circus show comes to Portimão’s riverside this July 18-20
Jul17

French acrobatic circus show comes to Portimão’s riverside this July 18-20

Incredible stunts to be performed for three nights, free for everyone to attend – July 17, 2024 French company AKOREACRO brings exciting performances with the new circus show ‘Arrêt DUrgence’. For three straight nights, between July 18 (Thursday) and July 20 (Saturday), Portimão’s Zona Ribeirinha riverside, near the Clube Naval de Portimão, will be the stage for a lot of fun for the whole family. AKOREACRO’s show will bring controlled...

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