Navigating cross-border regulations is a common challenge for expats living abroad. If you are travelling between your home in Portugal and visiting family in the UK, staying up-to-date with current customs rules is vital to avoid hefty fines, confiscated goods, or delays at the border.
Piri-Piri & Co, a 15-year piri-piri farm at Quinta do Piri-Piri in Albufeira run by Romeu Santos, has taken two Gold Medals at the European Hot Sauce Awards 2026 (heatawards.eu), Europe's flagship hot sauce competition: Gold in Extra Hot Chili Sauce with Asinhas Infernais, and Gold in Mild Chili Sauce with Manga e Mel.
This May, W Algarve will host a one-night-only “4 Hands Dinner – Napoli x Lisboa” at Market Kitchen, bringing together Executive Chef Andrea Ciuccio and Lisbon-based chef João Magalhães for a focused, ingredient-led collaboration.
The Lower Alentejo is experiencing a special moment. In 2026, the region will assume the title of European City of Wine 2026, a distinction that places the territory at the center of the European wine map and invites visitors to discover the landscapes, producers, and wines that are part of the region's identity.
The restaurant, at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve in Porches, has been included in the recommended restaurants selection of the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026, marking its first presence in this international reference for gastronomy.
Planning an event can be exciting, but it often comes with one big question. What will everyone eat? Food has a special way of bringing people together, whether it’s a corporate meeting or a family celebration.
Eating and drinking in the Algarve: popular restaurants, prices you can expect and local tips.
Vida Vinha, a new microboutique wine producer in Tavira in east Algarve, will release its first high-end wines this May, in extremely limited quantities.
