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Sagres – the end of the world
If you stand at Capo de Sao Vicente, the most southwestern point of mainland Europe and a breezy 3- mile walk from the town of Sagres, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were at the end of the world....
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Notes from the field – Northern Portugal
In the third edition of ‘Notes from the field’, we highlight the region of Northern Portugal. This stunning destination has been popular with the Sunvil team for over three decades but recently it has...
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EU referendum: What effect will the result have on your 2016 summer holiday?
On 24 June 2016 the results of the referendum were announced, and the British people have chosen to leave the European Union. Post ‘Brexit (British Exit), life in the holiday business will continue...
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June 2016’s Sunvil Supper Club – Octopus à lagareiro
Lagareiro is a style of cooking fish which has many variants but typically ends in dressing the fish generously with extra virgin olive oil (lagareiro is the owner of an olive oil press) after grilling...
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Island style: Luxury and boutique hotels in the Azores
Think of the Azores and your first image may be of rugged volcanic islands jutting from the ocean, or of pleasant walks in the sunshine along quiet lanes bordered by blooming hydrangeas. The...
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The Algarve – Our Top 10 Cultural attractions
Portugal is a country with a rich culture and beautiful landscapes that will take your breath away. The Algarve, the country’s southernmost region, has these attractions in abundance. It is a...
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The Alentejo – hidden Portugal
A short drive from the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, is a deeply rural, fascinating area of countryside, full of wild flowers, cork forests, rolling hills, small hilltop villages built from ancient...
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Top Five Algarve Festivals
The Portuguese love a good party – everything from carnival parades to intimate village festivals celebrating their favourite local food. Whatever time of year you visit the Algarve, you’re bound to...
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The food of the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region
Plentiful seafood and fish – as fresh as it can get – are the foundations of the Algarve’s mouthwatering cuisine. All sorts of fish and shellfish end up on the grill, anything from clams and cockles to...
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Volcano Walks in the Azores
The Azores have for many years been a popular destination for walking holidays, but the islands’ network of hiking trails boast one feature which few other places can match. Many of the walks on...
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