Tag Archives: eating out
Portimão shops are coming back to life
We were recently asked to write an article for the in-flight magazine of easyJet airlines (so if you are flying with them soon - look out for us in the magazine in front of your seat!) and we chose to … Continue reading
A Lota - a fusion of flavours
They say that you should never judge a book by its cover - and this seems especially true as we review this restaurant in Armação de Pêra for you. Established over 30 years ago, it’s fair to say that the … Continue reading
A Chocolate Fair in Loulé?! Yes Please!
A Chocolate Fair … just down the road you say?!?! A Fair with stands and displays .. full of chocolate?! Well of course we’ll visit it for you .. just for the readers of our blog you understand … purely … Continue reading
Raj Indian Restaurant review
Although we both love traditional Portuguese food and flavours, every now and then we both crave something that is a little more hot and spicy - and maybe it’s the fact that one of us is originally from Birmingham .. … Continue reading
The unspoilt village of Alte
Where can you go to feed the ducks and wander around a pretty little village enjoying the sights away from the coastal resorts of the Algarve? The unspoilt village of Alte is less than 30km from the coast, and yet … Continue reading
Tertúlia Algarvia in Faro - a quick restaurant review
We have previously blogged about the delights of Faro in our posts Don’t rush away from Faro and Faro Old Town and today we wanted to share a quick review with you of a delightful café and restaurant that we enjoyed … Continue reading
Silves Medieval Fair 2015
It’s that time of year again - when the town of Silves is transformed into a 12th Century Medieval wonderland … we can’t quite believe a whole year has passed since the last fair! There have been lots of posters … Continue reading
The 10th International Algarve Fair comes to town
This year sees the 10th International Algarve Fair to be staged at the Fatacil ground in Lagoa, and it is on this weekend - the 6th and 7th June from 11am - 7pm. Tickets cost only 3.50e for adults and … Continue reading
Coffee in Portugal
Coffee in Portugal is taken very seriously and you will find a café on almost every street. It’s a place to meet friends at any time of the day or evening, have a break from work, or just relax and … Continue reading
Lota Cool Market in Portimão
It’s the second time this market has been launched in Portimão - and this time we managed to make it! The market focuses on contemporary handicrafts, arts and crafts, local small shops and gourmet products. There is plenty of street … Continue reading





