Ana Veiga 
Ilha da Culatra is a beautiful barrier island on the edge of the Ria Formosa, around 10km from Faro and 6km from Olhão. Ilha da Culatra, Culatra and Praia da Culatra, as their names suggest are all parts of the same incredible island and you’ll hear all variations of the name frequently. On the western …
When most people think of Christmas markets in Europe, it’s safe to say Lisbon is not the first place on anyone’s lists.You might be surprised to find out that come Christmas time, Lisbon is loaded with Christmas markets and festivities! At these Christmas markets you’ll find a mix of both traditional Portuguese food and items, …
At first, Christmas in the Algarve might sound like a strange proposition. This undeniable summer and well known beach destination for Christmas? Well you’ll soon find out that the Algarve takes on its own kind of atmosphere during the most wonderful time of the year! Keep reading to find out what Christmas is like in …
Bacalhau à Brás is one of my favourite and one of the most popular ways of cooking bacalhau in Portugal. It consists of a base of onions, garlic and potatoes, all glued together with creamy scrambled eggs. It’s the perfect introduction to bacalhau if you’ve not yet tried it! The Origins of Bacalhau à Brás …