Tapada Nacional de Mafra: a former king’s hunting camp now dedicated to bees.
We met with Luis Estrela before sunrise in a neighborhood on the outskirts of Lisbon. The lawyer by trade and beekeeper by choice served us a generous breakfast before introducing us to his outside office due to a change in lifestyle and new career choice. He recently decided to dedicate his life to a cause… Read more
Ria Formosa natural park: a paradise for mollusks
We had set up an appointment with Cristina at 9 o’clock sharp at the ferry dock connecting Faro Beach to the city. Cristina is the owner of the company Portugal No Limits that offers customized guided tours. She arrived on a boat with a big smile on her face, accompanied by Artur, her life and… Read more
Sal Marim: artisanal harvest of the most popular Algarvian fleur de sel
We awoke at dawn in the lovely coastal city of Tavira, just in time to enjoy “um pingado”: an espresso with a drop of milk, that had since became our morning classic. Our smooth awakening with a view of the Gilao river did not last long since we had to leave soon after. We drove… Read more
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova : high-end farming of the popular Alentejo black pigs
We arrived at the Malhadinha Nova estate before sunset, right when the last rays of sunlight was wrapping around Alentejo vales with golden light. We had plenty of time to get lost in the surrounding villages and it took us several attempts before finding our way back. We finally managed to do it thanks to… Read more