The Algarve has a reputation as Portugal’s summer playground, yet after spending time exploring it by motorhome during winter, we came away convinced that this is when the region reveals its true character. Without the intense summer heat, crowded beaches and...
uring our stay in Olhão, after several meals based on Portuguese cuisine, we decided to try Peperoncini – Cucina Pizzeria Italiana, located close to the Mercado de Olhão. It turned out to be a good choice. The pizzas were well prepared, with a light dough, a crisp...
Many travellers visit Olhão only to catch the ferry to the islands of the Ria Formosa, but the town deserves far more attention. Unlike many resorts in the Algarve, Olhão grew as a working fishing port rather than a tourist destination, and that character is...
While staying in Albufeira, we decided to try Kebab Albufeira (Halal). After several days of Portuguese food, we were looking for something quick, filling and different. The experience was mixed. We ordered both pizzas and kebabs. The pizzas were probably the weakest...
Standing on the windswept headlands of Sagres, it is easy to understand why this remote corner of Portugal has inspired legends for centuries. Here, where towering cliffs plunge into the Atlantic Ocean and the land appears to come to an abrupt end, medieval Europeans...
