Macdonald Monchique
Inside visited the new Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa, a luxury haven away from the busy coastline Anyone hoping to escape the scorching Algarve heat and its bustling beaches can now enjoy a luxurious holiday in the foothills of the beautiful Monchique Mountains. The former Longevity Wellness Resort, which had been closed for several months, has been taken over by leading UK hotel group MacDonald Hotels & Resorts and...
JUMPING FOR JOY
– July 6, 2016 | Text Mia Wallace Algar Seco cliff jumpers are making a big splash Cliff jumping may seem like a crazy new adrenaline activity, but it’s actually been around for a very long time. It was first documented in 1770, when Kahek- ili II, king of Maui, engaged in a practice called “lele kawa”, which in English means to leap into the ocean, feet first, without splashing. The king’s warriors were challenged to participate,...
LAGOA’S GOLDEN COAST
JOURNALIST ANABELA GASPAR TAKES US ON A GUIDED WALK ALONG ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR STRETCHES OF COASTLINE IN THE AREA Awalk along Lagoa’s coastline is a thrill, no matter how many times you do it. For this issue, we discovered the stretch between Praia do Paraíso and Praia do Vale da Lapa – an un-signposted section. No matter how many times I walk above Lagoa’s cliffs, I am always left speechless by its stunning scenery. The...
CANINE LUXURY
OPENED IN 2011 AND EXPANDED IN 2016, HOTEL DO CÃO IS SETTING TAILS WAGGING Browsing the Facebook page of Hotel do Cão, a pet hotel nestled in the countryside in Vale da Rainha, on the road from Portimão to Monchique, we find hundred of pho- tographs of happy pooches of all breeds and sizes playfully stretching their paws in an idyllic fenced area. Looking at the sheer number of photo albums, it’s no surprise that 48-year- old...
A star is born
First Michelin Star for Carvoeiro. In late November, restaurateur Nuno Diogo and chef Rui Silvestre received the news that they had been dreaming of for most of their professional lives: restaurant Bon Bon, in Sesmarias, was awarded a Michelin star. The news broke just as Bon Bon was closing for its winter break, which was probably just as well, as Nuno had some major renovations planned and what better way to open in 2016 than with a...
Carvoeiro Clube Expansion
On November 12th 2015, Quinta do Paraiso resort, was sold to Erik de Vlieger and Andreas Stocker, the owners of the Carvoeiro Clube Group. Caroveiro Clube will add Quinta do Paraiso to their already impressive portfolio of Carvoeiro Clube, Monte Carvoeiro, Algarve Clube Atlantico, Presa de Moura, Monte Dourado resorts and the real estate company Quinta da Palmeira. With almost 200 employees and over 300 managed properties in 6...
Cheers Bar in Carvoeiro launches wine tasting
Named after the iconic TV show, Cheers Wine & Cocktail Bar in Carvoeiro is the destination for real drink-lovers, where the adage “everybody knows your name” is just as true. Located on Rua dos Pescadores, this welcoming bar recently introduced a wine tasting concept, in which visitors can sample three wines from Portugal’s different winemaking regions for €5. Offering daily drink specials, authentic handmade cocktails and...
Casa Tuia
Glamping has never been more luxurious, as Inside discovered. In peaceful surroundings, standing high above the ground on wooden stilts and appointed with authentic Balinese furniture, four charming glamping tents ensure that being closer to nature has never been more luxurious. You would be forgiven to think that we’re talking about an exotic, far-flung destination, but thanks to the vision and ingenuity of one...
THE JAILHOUSE IS RETURNING TO ITS ROOTS
THE JAILHOUSE AN ICONIC MUSIC VENUE SINCE THE 1960s, IS RETURNING TO ITS ROOTS The story goes that, after months of sitting on a melody with the working title Scrambled Eggs, Sir Paul McCartney wrote the lyrics to the Beatles’ classic hit Yesterday while on holiday in the Algarve. Whether it was in Albufeira, as sources suggest, or on the cliffs of Algar Seco, as business-owner and musician Roger Bernou believes, the fact of...
NEW ESTATE AGENTS OPENS IN CARVOEIRO
An evolution of Panoramic Invest, the Carvoeiro-based company focused on quality building projects and project management, the real estate agency Panoramic Properties opened its doors at the far end of Rua do Barranco (‘out’ road) in March. Company director Rene Kalkbrenner has developed the real estate side of the business and is joined at the new office by established sales team Maureen and Luís Barão. With a solid...
