Summer party
The Algarve Wine Society celebrated the mid-point of the year by throwing a wonderful Summer Party recently. Jane and Bob Oliphant, Society members and owner-managers of Barringtons in Vale do
Tavira fire mystery solved
In last week’s edition we reported that this summer’s biggest fire of the season so far had broken out in Fonte Salgada on the outskirts of Tavira. It was fought
The joys of summer
Ex-teacher Paul McKay left London to live a self-sufficient existence in the Monchique hills with his partner Martyn. He keeps an assortment of animals and grows a variety of crops
The Naked Poet bares all
Quinta da Horta, a clothing optional art school in Ferragudo, recently held a poetry workshop for guests at the school, led by Don Barnard. Don has given poetry readings across
Think positively and achieve more
Have you ever felt that there is a gap between your ambitions and what you actually achieve in life? Or maybe you have a dream, but no idea of how
Thousands denied entry during Euro
Between May 26, when Portugal officially suspended the Schengen accords, and June 27, officers from the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) refused entry into Portugal to 4,035 foreign citizens,
Wet week two
The rain continued, with occasional showers diluting the tears spent both on and off the court. England’s one remaining hope in the men’s competition, Tim Henman, seemed to be cruising
Winners and losers
What a finish to the U.S. Open! At that level it makes no difference how you hit the ball. If you don’t hole the putts you can’t win. Mickelson played
Wonderful memories and future hopes
Football legend Sir Bobby Robson held his inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic at Vila Sol recently. Celebrities from sport and entertainment joined England’s best loved coach to play 18 holes in
Barroso steps up
Portugal’s Social Democratic Prime Minister Durão Barroso has officially accepted the post of new European Commission President, and will replace outgoing President Romano Prodi in October. Barroso made his announcement