Special art and cooking workshops at recently opened Malhadinha Country House & Spa

The Herdade da Malhadinha Country House & Spa near Beja in the Alentejo Region is offering several weekly packages that include workshops about photography, cookery and other themes. For more information visit www.malhadinhanova.pt

Portugal’s airports serving more travelers with more flights

ravelers are discovering Portugal! Three major airports in the country saw substantial increases in passengers passing through in 2007. The Sa Carneiro Airport in the city of Porto had 17 percent more travelers last year, with 3.4 million landing or taking off there. At Libson¹s Portela Airport, 13.4 million people passed through, an 8.8 percent increase over 2007, and the Faro International had 7.5 percent more passengers last year, with a total of 5.4 million. www.ana-aeroportos.pt