There has been a lot of talk about planting avocados in the Algarve. Some are extremists, talking about the world and ignoring the terroir, the specifics of each land.

From picturesque whitewashed villages to stunning beaches Algarve has it all. However, with so much on offer, it is easy to overlook the area’s mouth-watering delicacies. Whether you are visiting or live in the region and just need to be reminded, here are some of Algarve’s top culinary specialties.

The wines of the Algarve are as good as the best wines that are produced in otherwine-producing areas of Portugal, in fact they are just as good as many other wines produced in wine-growing countries that are well-known worldwide for the excellence of their wines.

Are you a wine lover? There are several secrets about wine that every wine lover must know. Wine bottles usually have a very little description that is insufficient to understand its features.

A lot of people enjoy alcoholic beverages day in and day out, however, how many of us truly understand the science behind how alcohol is created, preserved, and aged?

Located in the centre of Lagos, PIE Lagos offers craft beer, cocktails, custom-made pies and more in a unique 'laid-back luxury' setting, including a fabulous outdoor terrace area.

Exports of Portuguese wine seem unaffected by the pandemic as last year sales increased by 3.3% to €846 million. According to numbers from the national statistics institute (INE), sales to the United Kingdom were up 26.9%, 26.5% in Brazil, and 13.5% in the US in terms of volume.

The “Cities of Wine 2020” contest will take place in Lagoa from 26 to 29 November. It is subsequently included in the European Competition Città del Vino, to be held in May 2021 in Italy.