Learning about tea and cakes
Pupils of year six of the International School of the Algarve in Porches visited ‘Quinta dos Avós’ recently, a very pleasant café that makes and sells traditional cakes and teas,
Loulé Easter Sundays
On Sunday April 11 and April 25, Loulé will play host to two of the Algarve’s biggest religious processions – The Sovereign Mother Celebrations – which attracts hundreds of people
Lunchtime meeting
More than 20 people from 10 different Algarve companies recently attended the ‘Meet for Lunch, Business Opportunities’ event organised in the Raj restaurant at the Hotel Garbe. After a curry
N.E.R.D. time
North American trio N.E.R.D. have confirmed a performance at the Super Bock Super Rock festival on June 10. The multitalented hip-hop, soul, rock and pop producers, Chad Hugo, Pharrel Williams
New cemetery
Due to overcrowding in the current graveyard in Faro, the city’s Câmara President, José Vitorino, has approved plans for a new cemetery, scheduled to be built in August. According to
Parque das Cidades considers plans
Several businesses – including a four-star hotel – could be built in the grounds of the Parque das Cidades, the site of the Algarve Stadium and the venue for three
Record sales
Rock in Rio-Lisboa promoters recently revealed to The Resident that an estimated 83,000 tickets were sold for the event within the first month. “It is double the amount sold for
EXCLUSIVE – Sir Cliff Richard in Albufeira
Sources close to Sir Cliff Richard recently revealed to The Resident that plans are being made for Sir Cliff to perform with his band in Albufeira for the 500 Foral
Rosie’s revenge
Saturday March 13 Yesterday, Charly and Camilla (our little porkers) greeted feed-time with less enthusiasm than usual. Anyone who knows about pigs, knows that every meal time is an occasion
Teenagers shopping surprise
Three German teenagers were recently arrested by the Faro PSP after they went on a shopping spree in Vila Real de Santo António using false 100 euro notes. According to

