The International Gourmet Festival 2012 is to take place in Algarve. It’s one of the most prestigious, popular and anticipated events on the international gourmet calendar. It is an event that only features Michelin-starred chefs and it’s going to take place in the Algarve, well doesn’t that say something about the world’s perception of Portuguese
Vintage Travel extends its portfolio of Algarve villas for 2012. With glorious sweeping sandy beaches, quirky riverside towns steeped in history and intrigue, set against a backdrop of rolling hills hiding stunning ravines, it is no wonder that Vintage Travel’s selection of hand-picked villas in the Algarve sold out in for this year’s peak season,
Exhilarating, bold and precarious – The Rally de Portugal 2012. From 27 March 2012 – 1 April 2012 some of the best rally drivers in the world will race across the Algarve. The 1000 kilometre race will take drivers of only the best calibre on the international rally driving circuit, across perilous tracks, vast stretches
The Lonely Planet recommends Guimaraes and Porto as a top 2012 travel destination – And who are we to disagree! The Lonely Planet is the largest travel book guide in the world. So popular and highly esteemed did the Lonely Planet quickly become, that in 2007 the BBC bought a 75% share from its founders
The Algarve with its stunning vistas, Roman roads, masses of flora and fauna, Moorish legends and traditionally quant buildings, as long been an artist’s paradise. From local old women skilfully twisting and weaving palms leaves under the shade of a tree making beautiful hats, to young sprightly artists set up with a canvass and paint
The Algarve has often been described as being a golfer’s paradise, with good reason. With its year-round enviable climate, stunning vistas, warm and friendly locals and more than acceptable prices, the Algarve continues to maintain its position as being one of Europe’s leading golfing destinations. Given its prominent position on the international golfing stage, it
New research has uncovered that the best value villa holidays are in Portugal and Spain. According to the Self Catering on a Shoestring Report, which was carried out by the Post office and Meon Villas, Spain and Portugal offers the best value for money in terms of purchasing food and drink from supermarkets on self-catering
History, architecture, legendary beaches and beautiful bird reserves – Reasons to visit Faro, Algarve. The old Faro saying, “A weekend without sunshine is like a Sunday without church,” epitomizes this beautiful region of the Algarve. Pristinely kept beaches stretch either side of faro, doused in a daily coating of sunshine, whilst you can never walk very
From Saturday 4 June 2011 until Sunday 5 June 2011, the International Algarve Fair will be taking place in the town of Lagos. Cited as being “where all the Algarve meets”, this annual event seems to go from strength to strength and attracts an escalating international crowd with each passing year. With hundreds of exhibitors,
Algarve pins hopes on West End shows to boost tourism. Portugal’s economy may be in a fragile state, with many believing a European bailout is impending, but that has not stopped the county’s national tourism agency searching for new ideas to attract tourists to Portugal this summer. Part of the drive to lure British tourists
