Reviewing the rising reds: Portugal’s emerging wines and its indigenous revivals
From claypot-aged Negra Mole in the Algarve to elegant blends from Beira Interior, a new generation of Portuguese winemakers is redefining regional excellence – May 30, 2025 | Text Patrick Stuart & Alexandra Stilwell Our wine experts weigh in on their latest discoveries. João Clara Claypot Red It was the João Clara winery located near Alcantarilha, here in the Algarve, that first impressed me with a wine made from the...
Rebuilt and reimagined: Portimão unveils the new “Nova Vila” retail park
Rising from the ashes of the 2012 fire, a modern retail hub brings new life to Portimão – May 29, 2025 Constructed on the same site as the former Portimão Retail Park which was destroyed by fire in 2012, the highly anticipated Nova Vila Retail Park opens its doors today, Thursday, May 29. This marks the largest retail park launch in the Algarve in over a decade. The reopening breathes new life into the area just off the EN125...
Carvoeiro Black & White Night party programme unveiled
The countdown has begun – May 29, 2025 With summer just around the corner, the countdown has begun for one of southern Portugal’s most popular summer events: the Carvoeiro Black & White Night. Founded in 2014, the open-air party celebrates the summer solstice and attracts thousands of visitors each year to the picturesque village of Carvoeiro. The event was inspired by the Celtic festival of Litha and has grown into one of the...
Algarve Night Dog Shows return to Lagos this May 30-31 with several competitions
Lagos welcomes six different shows this weekend – May 28, 2025 | Photos Clube Português de Canicultura Lagos will once again be the stage for the Night Dog Shows, taking place between May 30 and 31, between 5pm and midnight, at the Municipal Stadium. Organised by the Portuguese Kennel Club (Clube Português de Canicultura) and Lagos City Council, in collaboration with Lagos Zoo, this edition will include: the 5th Algarve Dog Show,...
Art in motion: The Algarve’s roundabouts tell a story of history, culture, and creative expression
The silent storytellers narrating our cities’ past and aspirations for the future – May 23, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Wind Rose roundabout, Lagos | ©Francisco Castelo / CMLagos The Algarve is known for its outdoor wonders, from world-famous beaches to stunning nature hiking trails; even art is not confined to just indoor spaces like galleries or museums – it spills into the streets, shaping the landscape in unexpected ways. Nowhere is...
Unveiling prehistoric burials at Lagoa’s Quinta dos Poços
Unearthing history – May 16, 2025 | Text Jane Robertson | Photos Courtesy of Algarve Archaeological Association Quinta dos Poços, Lagoa The Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) recently presented a lecture by Dr Lucy Shaw Evangelista of ERA Arqueologia S.A. about the prehistoric burials excavated at the Quinta dos Poços site, in Lagoa. The site is the focus of ongoing archaeological investigations by ERA during the development of...
The Algarve’s orange wine revival
Also known as amber wines, these nectars made using an ancestral winemaking process are discreetly making a comeback – May 15, 2025 | Text Alexandra Stilwell Orange June 2021, Monte da Casteleja The name can be misleading, particularly in the Algarve, where the orange is the region’s symbol. However, contrary to popular belief, orange wine is not made from citrus fruit; rather, it’s produced from grapes and is, in fact, a type of...
A tourist at home: Enjoying a relaxed round of mini golf after a taste of one of the world’s 50 best burgers
Marie Patterson explores some Algarve favourites and hidden gems – May 14, 2025 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group After a long stretch of gloomy, rainy days this winter and early spring, the arrival of sunny weather felt like a much-needed breath of fresh air. It was the perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors, and what better place to head than the charming town of Lagos for an afternoon of pure...
DEFINE: Creative duo in Lagos is transforming brand identities through storytelling, authenticity, and hands-on approach to content creation
Defining visual identities – May 13, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Daniel Fonseca Crafting a distinctive and compelling visual identity is no simple feat. For many companies and entrepreneurs, creating digital content is often a challenge, making professional expertise not just an advantage but a necessity. In Lagos, a creative duo is redefining how businesses present themselves to the world. DEFINE, a creative agency founded by...
Dito Cujo: A vineyard’s journey to producing character-driven wines rooted in the soul of the Algarve
With passion, resilience, and a deep connection to the land, João Caldeira and his team craft locally inspired wines that reflect the Algarvian spirit – May 12, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Hélio Ramos Dinis Gonçalves and João Caldeira It all began with an idea that took root in João Caldeira’s mind long before he ever set foot on the land that would become his vineyard. A native of Silves, João had spent much of his...
