Algarve hospital construction tender to be launched in 2023
First steps towards new hospital taken “in the next weeks” It was a promise made by Portugal’s Health Minister himself this week: the tender for the construction of the Algarve
What questions do Vilamoura International School students have in mind?
“Are humans better at creating things or destroying them?” (Débora Ferreira, 10.º ano) “What does dying feel like?” (Frederik Holling, Year 10) “Are there limits to our thinking?” (Inga Lopes,
Tasting of organic wines from Quinta do Montalto
The event was held at Rolha Wine Bar in Porches For the first event of the new year, members of the Algarve Wine Society (AWS) met over two lunchtimes in
Local artist Valerie Tobin’s Triple talent
Local artist Valerie Tobin’s artistic journey has led her through unexpected roads Born in Munich, Germany, Valerie Tobin is a painter and photographer who loves to travel and is ‘curious
Keep eyes and ears open for abandoned animals
2023 arrived with a few fireworks, and a few abandonees. Not as many as expected; perhaps this is a good omen. Remember that our hosts in Portugal are not entirely
Lagoa Council launches new website
Lagoa Council has launched a new “modern, intuitive and functional” website, designed to create a “direct channel of communication between the council and local citizens”. The website allows visitors to
Art & Wine – a combination made in Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
Quinta dos Vales’ Art Art was a founding element of Quinta dos Vales, and continues to be at its core today. The artist behind the majority of these sculptures is
Talented young artists from Portugal among shortlist
Sovereign Art Foundation Global Student Prize 2023 The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) has announced the shortlist of the 2023 global edition of their annual art prize for secondary school students,
Loulé hosts meeting of French entrepreneurs
Loulé’s Gama Lobo Palace hosted a meeting of French entrepreneurs based in the Algarve organised by recently launched association La Capitainerie. Led by Emilie Krzyzanowski, the association currently has 20
Eight artists, one stunning painting of Cascais
Eight artists in Cascais have combined their talents to paint a stunning painting of the inlet at Santa Marta which is being sold in a silent auction to raise money