Silves Tour and 9th “Mini Mamã” attracts a thousand walkers
Mother’s Day event was rainy but festive A cool spring rain didn’t dampen the spirits of Sunday’s Silves Tour and 9th “Mini Mamã”. It was Mother’s Day, and over 1
Big celebration of 25th April in a small village
Sociedade creates a sense of community in Amorosa Nestled in the hills of the central Algarve stands my humble village of Amorosa. Her 300 inhabitants are mostly Portuguese, but ex-pats
Worldwide anti-Trump protest comes to Lagos
“Hands Off” demonstration a day of action to fight for democracy Americans, outraged by the chaos and destruction by the Trump presidency, rallied in Lagos on Saturday. They were joined
Breathtaking new architecture at Gulbenkian Modern Art Center in Lisbon
Dramatic towering “canopy” greets visitors to new addition Last week, my wife and I went to our favorite art museum, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. Nestled in the heart
Transatlantic sailor, international birdwatcher, and gourmet cook
Andrew Firebrace enjoys life in a small Portuguese village Any day, you just might be surprised by talking to one of your neighbors. Well, I live in a small village,
“Toy Swap” is a big hit with children and parents in Silves
Charity called Castelo de Sonhos sponsors this new event Here’s a brilliant idea for spreading Christmas joy among our children: a toy-swap. Old toys become familiar, and no longer interesting
“Green Christmas” magically resurrects a forgotten mountain village
The tiny Algarve village of Parises comes alive for the holiday season When people think of the Algarve, all too often it’s just about the clichés of resorts, beaches, golf,
Powerful sculpture is unveiled in Silves
“For Freedom They Dreamed and Fought” The city of Silves was buzzing with excitement last Saturday night. It was the public unveiling of a striking new sculpture, entitled “For Freedom
Thousands of garden lovers flock to Fatacil for Autumn Garden Fair
Last week’s rains were a blessing for gardeners of the Algarve. But then, on Saturday and Sunday, rain gave way to sunny skies and the annual Autumn Mediterranean Gardening Fair.
The Summer of Photography – Destination: Portimão
Seeing beyond the ordinary in your local surroundings Question: Who takes better pictures than a professional photographer? Answer: A former professional photographer turned art photographer. As one of those, I