By Gregorio | January 31, 2012 at 10:36 am | No comments
Fresh air, stunning views, natural surroundings and good physical exercise. Ahhh, getting outside. It’s something we always think about doing, but often don’t take the initiative. Hiking is good clean fun. And, get this….it’s crisis-friendly! It’s free. The Algarve of...
Posted in: Algarve, Day Life
By Gregorio | December 18, 2011 at 5:39 pm | No comments
The Gods of Food have granted our wish. From the 13th to 23rd of January, superstars of gastronomy descend on the Algarve for 10 days of pure epicurean ecstasy known as the 6th Annual International Gourmet Festival. Boutique resort Vila Joya, plays host to this extraordinary...
Posted in: Algarve, Events
By Gregorio | December 4, 2011 at 7:38 pm | No comments
Dining in Portugal is as diverse as Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá in Porto to Chicken Piri-Piri in the Algarve. From traditional pratos to haute cuisine, Portugal offers many exciting gastronomy experiences.
12 of the finest restaurants in Portugal have been honored with prestigious...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining, Lisbon, Porto
By Gregorio | October 3, 2011 at 10:37 am | No comments
UPDATE (17 October 2011): At only 20 years of age, and only three weeks as a professional golfer, Englishman Tom Lewis has won the Portugal Masters 2011. In the fourth and final round at the Victoria Course, Lewis came up 21 under par, with four birdies to clinch the...
Posted in: Algarve, Events
By Gregorio | September 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm | No comments
Uruguayan steaks in the Algarve? Sure! Claro! Any hip foodie in the Algarve knows that for fine natural grilled beef from Uruguay, go to Gourmet Natural at the Ermitage. Yet sometimes, the popular al fresco eatery is booked solid or closed for winter months. So, to appease our...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining
By Victor B | September 27, 2011 at 3:08 pm | No comments
Portimão in the western Algarve is quickly becoming a mecca for tourism, events and nightlife in this region of Portugal. In recent years, the city built the Algarve Autodromo for fans of motorsport. The new Aqua Portimão mall brings top shops to the city. Expanding the Praia...
Posted in: Algarve, Hotels