Inside the Tivoli Evora Eco-Resort in the Alentejo region of Portugal – the world’s first cork hotel

Inside the amazing eco-hotel made from CORK – which is waterproof, fireproof and helps to keep the building at a steady temperature The dark facade of the Tivoli Eco-Resort in Alentejo is made entirely from cork  Portugal is the largest producer of cork and the hotel is full of the material  All the materials used … Read more

Father of Europe’s youngest coronavirus victim ‘devastated’ by 14-year-old boy’s death in Portugal 

The father of the 14-year-old boy who became Europe’s youngest victim of coronavirus has said he has been left ‘devastated’ by the loss of his son. Portuguese teenager, Vitor Godinho, became the youngest person to die after being infected with Covid-19 in the early hours of Sunday. He was pronounced dead at Sao Sebastiao Hospital … Read more

Stacey Dooley and Kevin enjoying romantic Portugal getaway

They stole viewers’ hearts when they won the Strictly Come Dancing crown together in 2018, and have been dating since April last year. And Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton looked loved up as they made a rare joint appearance while enjoying a romantic tour of Lisbon Portugal on Tuesday. Appearing engrossed in their phones, Stacey, 33, and Kevin, … Read more

A parent’s paradise: Pine Cliffs in Portugal is a hit with all the family

The potential for holiday relaxation did not look good. Baby Lily, 12 months, was waking five or six times a night, frantic with teething pain. Adding to the agony, newly walking, she resembled a small drunk, staggering haphazardly with zero care for her physical safety. Despite my fantasy of lying on a lounger, head in … Read more

Portugal has right resort for four under-eights, holiday guru advises

Where can you keep four children, quiet? How can you get a free six-day visa for China? And what to do in Jamaica? The holiday guru unravels traveller conundrums Marthinhal Quintal Family Resort in Portugal has something for everyone China offers 144-hour free transit visas to UK passengers arriving by sea or air  Montego Bay … Read more

TV’s Baker Brothers give their tips on what to eat in Portugal

Don’t starve in the Algarve! Baker Brothers share their recipe for a fab time sampling Portuguese wares Loule market has stalls filled with fresh produce and is buzzing on Saturdays  Dive into the fish market in Quarteira for clams, prawns, sea bass and dourada Gigi’s has good seafood and its opera-singing owner uses a sabre … Read more