Sculptor Sören Ernst holds Open Studio weekend
West Algarve sculptor Sören Ernst will be hosting one of his rare weekend Open Studio events from Saturday August 31 to Sunday evening on September 1. Starting at 11am both
Vilamoura International School students learn about democracy
A project to teach children the importance of democracy has seen students from Vilamoura International School’s Democracy Club meeting with residents of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia retirement home in
Cowgirls and cowboys join forces for evening hoedown fundraiser
Cowgirls and cowboys joined forces on Saturday night for a hoedown at Pinetrees Riding Centre, Almancil, to raise funds for projects aimed at improving the lives of local disadvantaged children.
Medieval Fair explores Silves’ relationship with Vikings
It is almost time for another edition of the Feira Medieval de Silves (medieval fair), one of the Algarve’s biggest summer events. The event will take place between Friday, August
Olhão prepares “biggest Pirate Festival ever”
Olhão’s Pirate Festival begins today (August 1) and is promising to be the “biggest ever,” according to the local council. This year, the event is taking place not only along
Fun day at Centre Algarve
Saturday, all roads will lead to Moncarapacho. That’s where Pudsey will be the star of the show as Centre Algarve, a holiday centre for young people with special needs, throws
Alto Golf Captain donates defribillator to Portimão firefighters
Alto Golf Club Captain Martin Dean has donated an automated external defribillator (AED) to Portimão’s fire station. The money to purchase the AED was raised after a number of Alto
Forum Algarve unveils Summer Wonderland
Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro has officially opened its Summer Wonderland, a “super amusement park” open every day to delight its young visitors. There are all kinds of rides
Cyclists complete EN2 bike ride in “record time” in Faro
Two amateur cyclists from Abrantes have completed a record-setting bike ride on the EN2 road – often described as Portugal’s ‘Route 66’ – travelling an impressive 738kms from Chaves to
New guided tours explore Monchique’s secrets and gastronomy
Four guided tours have been launched in Monchique by a new venture named Alecrim Tours, giving people a chance to discover the town’s secrets, learn how honey is made, visit