Essential spoke with garden designer Noel Kingsbury and Screen Studies lecturer Jo Eliot about their new life Not everyone is fortunate enough to immigrate by..
The spirit of Greek hospitality The Greeks have a special word for hospitality: Xenia. It means “guest-friendship”. It is an ancient concept of hospitality, the..
They were once endangered, but today the Ria Formosa seahorses are making a comeback On a quiet autumn afternoon, a trip from the Ramalhate Marine..
Palace of wine: The new palacete in Lisbon, built by an architect ahead of his time, “offers discerning travellers a sophisticated wine experience in the..
Praia do Canal Nature Resort is the first five-star hotel on the west coast The Algarve’s west coast is a haven for nature lovers, surfers,..
Arabian nights in the Algarve: Discover the new and discreet Moorish oasis in the heart of Albufeira
The new Vila Origens Boutique Hotel is an oasis for travellers seeking secluded beachside city breaks Hidden behind thick wooden doors in one of Albufeira’s..
Beauty in tradition Recently opened, Eleven Boliqueime is a stunning restored home in the heart of the authentic Portuguese village it takes its name from,..
Favoured by top chefs, Ostra Select’s exquisite oysters hit the road with a new catering service Rich in vitamin D, copper, zinc, and manganese, and..
The enchanted butterfly garden in Zoomarine has dozens of species which can be seen flying over lakes, fish and a tropical botanical garden Zoomarine has..
A new type of vacation: Small Boutique Accommodations in the Algarve provide serenity, tranquillity and privacy Like many of the world’s popular destinations, the Algarve..
The symbolic icon of Portuguese culture and identity I first tuned into the sound of the guitar when l was a child and l still..
Adega do Fogo is a haven of peace in the heart of nature, in an enchanting place where land, tradition, history and comfort become one..
The Wyndham Grand Algarve is Iberia’s first destination for the world’s largest hotel franchising company With around 9,300 units in 90 countries and a total..
Essential Algarve writer James Mayor sat down with the celebrated author Richard Zimler for a close talk about his success, life story and creative process..
Much has been written about the wonderful honey and natural goods our resident bees produce. Now, we turn our attention to the bees themselves Inside..