President extols success of Fatacil
PORTUGAL’S PRESIDENT, Cavaco Silva, opened the 27th edition of the annual FATACIL event in Lagoa last Friday (August 18), and extolled the successful development of the fair over recent years.
Sapphire Party celebrates resort’s 45th anniversary
THE SIXTH annual Vale do Lobo Grand Champions tennis tournament culminated with a party in commemoration of Vale do Lobo’s 45 years of existence. The Sapphire Anniversary Party also marked
Search and rescue dogs train in new Leiria school
THE FIRST ever ‘search and rescue’ dog training school has opened in Milagres, Leiria (half way between Lisbon and Porto). The dogs will be trained in specialist rescue skills, in
Sky is the limit
SOS SKY Digital is now solidly established as one of the region’s most popular choices of satellite companies, supplying only the best quality materials, installed by fully qualified technicians. It
St. Vincent’s Church of England Chaplaincy
BISHOP JOHN Baycroft will be joining St. Vincent’s Church of England Chaplaincy from September 1. Bishop John is a well known theologian and the author of many articles and books,
Step back in time
This weekend, do not miss the Medieval Days festival, taking place in Castro Marim! Held inside the castle walls, there will be a great deal of theatrics to keep everyone
Suspected drug dealer arrested in Lagoa
The criminal investigation section of the Portimão and Lagoa GNR recently arrested a 43-year-old man on the Nossa Senhora da Rocha beach. It is believed that the man, a native
Ten thousand fill Praia do Tonel
THE FIRST ever edition of the music festival, Sagres Surf Fest, was held on the cliff tops of Praia do Tonel last week. Over 10,000 people turned up on the
Thief makes off with 57,000 euros in Albufeira
A masked gunman assaulted two employees of a Marrachinho supermarket in Estrada Santa Eulália, Albufeira, last Monday, robbing them of 57,000 euros. The staff members, a woman and young man,
Tourists holiday in luxury
The Algarve is once again bustling with tourists from all over the world this summer. Many return year after year because of the quality of accommodation, food and beaches. The