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Portugal Resident1d ago

The cost of essential groceries in Portugal has risen again after two consecutive weeks of falling prices, with a basket of 63 basic food products now costing €255.95, according to The post Food basket prices rise again in Portugal, reaching nearly €256 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2d ago

The Douro is preparing to launch an international academy aimed at training professionals around the world to understand, interpret and promote the region’s wines, gastronomy and heritage. Provisionally named the The post Douro launches international academy to train ambassadors for region appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident29 Oct

Autumn has arrived at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, where a new Game Season menu is serving up venison, wild boar, partridge and plenty of hearty Central European comfort food. The post Game season brings wild autumn flavours to Vila Vita Biergarten appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Oct

Porto has been named Portugal’s best destination for plant-based food, narrowly beating Braga and Lisbon in a new national ranking – while the Algarve also performed strongly, with three destinations The post Porto tops Portugal’s plant-based food ranking, Algarve claims three top-six spots appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident27 Oct

Street food is the inspiration behind one of the latest additions to the Ready-to-Eat section at Lagos Intermarché. The new Street Burger offers a convenient alternative for anyone looking for The post Street food at home appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Oct

One of Italy’s most prized seasonal delicacies is returning to the Algarve this November, with Gusto by Heinz Beck serving a seven-course menu dedicated to the celebrated white truffles of The post Gusto by Heinz Beck brings back ‘The White Truffle Experience’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Oct

The traditional Paraíso do Algarve restaurant, in the heart of the countryside near Paderne, was the venue for the recent tasting and lunch enjoyed by members of the Algarve Wine The post The Algarve Wine Society heads inland appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Oct

Sandra Leal, representing Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Tavira, has been crowned the winner of the second edition of Missão D’Chef, a cooking competition aimed at improving the quality of The post Tavira cook wins Pine Cliffs charity cooking competition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Oct

Algarve wine producer Herdade Barranco do Vale has launched its first Negra Mole red wine, made from grapes grown on a vineyard approximately 70 years old, as it celebrates a The post Algarve winery launches first Negra Mole red from 70-year-old vines appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Oct

Wine professionals and enthusiasts in the Algarve will have the chance to gain internationally recognised WSET qualifications this November, when Alentejo winery Quinta da Plansel brings two English-language courses to The post English-language WSET wine courses coming to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Carvoeiro Cat Charity Associação (CCCA) is inviting supporters and animal lovers to come together for its annual Christmas Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, December 19, at Victoria’s restaurant in Poço Barreto, The post Carvoeiro Cat Charity to host festive fundraising dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

As autumn settles over the Algarve, bringing cooler mornings and a quieter pace of life, Christ The King Anglican Church in Almancil is inviting the community to come together for The post Algarve church celebrates harvest with community food appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

A new restaurant in Portimão is looking to revive the relaxed atmosphere of Portugal’s traditional casas de petiscos (tapas houses), with a menu built around sharing food, familiar flavours and The post New Portimão restaurant brings back spirit of the traditional petisco house appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident6 Oct

When it opened in March 2026, the Baptista Wine Experience was presented as an extension of Supermercado Baptista’s identity and a new venture for the company, with a concept designed The post Turning the page appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident4 Oct

Palhete’s name comes from the Portuguese palha (straw) plus the diminutive -ete: “little straw wine” — and it can, in fact, be the color of straw. An old Portuguese dictionary The post My favorite Portuguese wine is legendary appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Oct

Vidigueira is preparing a fresh push to have the traditional production of vinho de talha – wine made in large clay amphorae – recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage The post Vidigueira revives UNESCO bid for ancient amphora wine tradition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Oct

A charity workout in Albufeira will raise food and hygiene products for more than 1,100 people who receive monthly support from the local Santa Casa da Misericórdia institution. The first The post Albufeira charity workout to support more than 1,100 people in need appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Oct

Farmers at their wits’ end over the consequences of the fuel crisis – and what it means for production, and the country’s food resilience – are leading a tractor protest The post Farmers lead tractor protest over increases in production costs appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Oct

The Vale do Lobo Wine Connection Tasting Experience returns for its sixth edition on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, bringing together wines, new discoveries and gastronomy during two The post Vale do Lobo Wine Connection returns for sixth edition – WIN TICKETS! appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Oct

PS Socialists have requested an urgent parliamentary hearing of the Minister of Agriculture and Sea and three confederations to debate “the seriousness of the situation in the agri-food sector” – The post “Gravity” of crisis in farming sector leads to call for urgent hearing of minister appeared first on Portugal Resid

Portugal Resident1 Oct

Santa Luzia, widely known as Portugal’s “Octopus Capital”, will celebrate World Octopus Day with a four-day gastronomic route showcasing one of the Algarve fishing community’s most important culinary traditions. The The post Santa Luzia celebrates World Octopus Day with four-day food trail appeared first on Portugal Re

Portugal Resident30 Sept

An unlicensed care home in Olhão has been shut down with immediate effect after inspectors found serious problems involving food, hygiene, healthcare and staffing. Portugal’s Social Security Institute (ISS) said The post Illegal Olhão care home shut down; 22 elderly residents removed appeared first on Portugal Resident

Portugal Resident29 Sept

Wine lovers will be invited to sample some of the best locally produced wines when the Alvor Wine Tasting returns for its fourth edition this weekend (October 3 and 4). The post Raise a glass to Alvor’s local wines appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Sept

Lagos is hoping to tempt diners out this autumn with the launch of TRAVESSAS, a new month-long gastronomic initiative bringing together 26 restaurants across the city. Running from October 1 The post Lagos invites diners to gather around a platter appeared first on Portugal Resident .