Classical music for babies
THE DELIGHTFUL sound of a cello being played by musician Ana Moura enchanted more than seven dozen babies last Saturday at Olhão’s Municipal Auditorium. The mini-concert was the second in
Coach museum celebrates centenary
LISBON COACH museum, Museu dos Coches, considered one of the finest in the world, is celebrating its centenary this year. As part of the celebrations, an exhibition entitled ‘Lisbon 100
Con men exploit drought
THE DROUGHT situation, that is affecting the whole of Portugal and particularly the Algarve, is being exploited by a team of con men that are persuading members of the public
Convent devastated by fire re-opens
LISBON’S BEATO Convent re-opened to the public recently, following a devastating fire in July 2004 that severely damaged the entrance, staircase and dome. Listed as a Building of Public Interest
Derby Pointers
In a week that the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs was won by a 50-1 outsider, English Derby hints came in thick and fast with important trials at Chester and
easyJet commemorates sixth anniversary
LOW COST airline, easyJet, commemorates six years operating in Faro airport. Since 1999, 1,720.000 passengers have flown to or from Faro with the airline company. easyJet grows every year with
Fantastic Faro
• Forum Algarve for the mall experience Shopping heaven In our opinion, a trip to Faro is wasted if you failed to indulge in a spot of spending. Faro’s main
film review – KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
Blooming marvellous GLADIATOR director, Ridley Scott, returns with another historical epic, Kingdom of Heaven. With King Arthur’s failure, the critical mauling of Troy and the disaster of Alexander, the historical
Gastronomy festival in Portimão
TRADITIONAL Algarvean cooking will be celebrated this month, during Portimão’s 10th Festival de Gastronomia that takes place from May 13 to 29. Popular with visitors and locals alike, the event
Getting to know you…
THE ALGARVEANS Experimental Theatre is holding an Open Evening for members and potential new recruits for their group. Actors and painters, dressmakers and scenery builders plus directors, scene designers and