Sir Cliff Richard’s Portuguese vineyard has been badly hit by Brexit, with orders to the UK being lost and delayed due to red tape border chaos. Sir Cliff owns vineyard Adega do Cantor – or Winery of the Singer – in the sun-drenched Algarve region in southern Portugal. The vineyard makes award-winning Vida and Onda … Read more
The air bridge to Portugal is up – and that means the joys of the Algarve are available once more to British holidaymakers. Here we present 10 of the very best deals for this summer for locations including Albufeira, Olhao and Vilamoura. SEAFOOD AND CASTLES Alvor beach – just outside the town of Alvor – … Read more
Portugal’s president rescues two women after swimming out to them when he spotted them struggling in the water off of an Algarve beach Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, 71, swam out to rescue the two stranded women The Portuguese president was in the Algarve for 2 days in a bid to boost tourism Footage shows the … Read more
Portuguese police ‘launch search for Madeleine McCann’s body in the Algarve’ Portuguese police reportedly launched searches for Madeleine Mcann’s body Searches are said to have been conducted in wells in Vila do Bispo, Algarve State broadcaster RTP said detectives discovered ‘fundamental evidence’ Evidence proves suspect Christian Brueckner is responsible for disappearance By Natalia Penza For … Read more
The weather gods were smiling on the Algarve. The autumn breeze blowing up from Morocco was bringing the warmth of North Africa, big blue skies and a placid sea. For an activity week in half-term, designed to squeeze the last drops out of summer, it could not have been better timed. Every day, my husband … Read more
A cut-price holiday? It’s the ultimate gift, especially if you get your hands on one of these seasonal specials Need a last-minute gift? A host of tour companies offer gift cards and vouchers Tui holiday vouchers start at £10 and go up to £5,000 if you’re feeling generous Get money off a stay in a cosy … Read more
A Bulgarian coastal resort has been named as the best value destination for a European beach holiday for Brits for the sixth year running. The Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer, which compares costs in 20 European beach resorts, found prices in Sunny Beach have plunged – despite the pound’s volatility. Other cheap locations … Read more