Three weeks to go to Silves Rotary Club Pilgrimage
Another week closer to the Silves Rotary Club Pilgrimage and the final training programme is underway. This week, a 7km walk around the junction of the Odelouca and Arade rivers
Jennifer Sräga – Women golfers who refuse to be defined by their disability
We featured last month in The Resident the ‘Celebration of Champions’, held during The Open week at St Andrews, which featured Monique Kalkman and three other EDGA golfers with a
Exhibition celebrates 100 years of Alfanzina lighthouse
An exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Carvoeiro’s Alfanzina lighthouse will be inaugurated on Wednesday, September 7 at 6.30pm at the Cultural Centre of São José Convent in Lagoa. Visitors
Royal British Legion Portugal announces upcoming social events
After the summer break, the Royal British Legion Portugal is back into full swing with social events to raise money for the Poppy Appeal. The monthly lunches start again in
Fresh and sustainable food at Tasca’Lado
A young couple has opened a new eatery in Armação de Pêra which serves “fresh and sustainable food”, tapas and signature cocktails. It is a “welcoming, dynamic but calm space
All-time record exam results at Aljezur International School
There was cause for celebration at Aljezur International School recently when students received their Cambridge exam results. The school is renowned for its outstanding exam performance, but this year surpassed
16th century kiln found in downtown Faro
Discovery has left archaeologists intrigued A 16th century kiln was found not too far from ground level on Rua Tenente Valadim in downtown Faro. It is missing its grid, arches
Vilamoura World CEO speaks about his career and future plans
Vilamoura World CEO João Brion Sanches speaks about his career, the brand’s future and plans for the Equestrian Centre and the Environmental Park It’s a unique mission: “To make Vilamoura
Algarve welcomes Italian painter Silvio Porzionato
Born in Moncalieri, near Turin, Silvio Porzionato graduated from art school and became head designer at one of the most important design companies in Turin for nearly a decade. After
Solar Alvura Health Hotel – Commitment to health
Focusing on weight loss and improving quality of life, Solar Alvura Health Hotel in Moncarapacho is the brainchild of a Finnish doctor who had a dream There is a new










