By Gregorio | June 1, 2011 at 11:19 pm | No comments
You know Chakall. He is the turban-wearing TV chef who drives across the world in a mini service truck with his loyal dog Pulga. He is a quirky character perfectly suited for compelling and entertaining television. Yet, Chakall is also the innovator behind such successful...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining
By Gregorio | April 11, 2011 at 7:21 pm | No comments
Beach resort, beach resort, beach resort! The Algarve in southern Portugal is lined with them. Yet in the far east, almost to the Spanish border, in Altura near Castro Marim is Hotel Praia Verde. It’s one of the more beautiful…and coolest…beach resorts in this part of...
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By Gregorio | February 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm | No comments
You´re on the east side of the Algarve, and you’re looking for that quintessential beach restaurant that ticks all of the boxes? Consider this: Literally on the beach – (tick). Ocean views – (tick). Creatively-designed menu of fresh fish and seafood –...
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By Gregorio | August 11, 2010 at 9:25 pm | No comments
Need a place to relax? I mean, really relax…leaving the city behind and learning to appreciate the world around you? I got the place. Less than an hour north of Lisbon is an amazing new experience, the Areias do Seixo (Sands of Pebble) Charme Hotel. It is nestled...
Posted in: Hotels, Lisbon
By Pedro | July 31, 2010 at 5:42 pm | One comment
Who would think that one of Portugal’s most pristine beaches would be just at the foot of one of the country’s busiest communities? Ilha Deserta (Deserted Island), in the Algarve near the city of Faro, is a welcome respite from other crowded, popular beaches across the...
Posted in: Algarve, Day Life