Quinta dos Vales announces programme for this Sunday’s ‘Open Door’
Quinta dos Vales winery in Estômbar is in the final stages of preparing its 12th ‘Open Door’ event, taking place this Sunday (April 12). Besides the usual wine tastings and
The lion of the earth – Exhibition at Côrte-Real Gallery
The exhibition features mixed-media collage paintings by Dutch artist and Algarve resident, Meinke Flesseman. Look out for her chameleon! Due to its proficient hunting skills, the chameleon was known in
British Legion events across the Algarve
The Portugal Branch of the British Legion is holding events across the Algarve later this month and into May. These are open to everybody who appreciates the work of the
Pirates and Devils face off at the Mexilhoeira Grande
This Saturday (April 11) the Algarve Pirates of the American Football League of Portugal will have their last home game of the season as they host the Lisbon Devils at
John Aldridge supports special needs people
On one of his regular visits to Boavista Golf (Lagos), former Liverpool star John Aldridge took the opportunity to present a cheque amounting to €8,500 to support local special needs
Fun dog show on the west coast
Do you and your dog look alike? It has long been said that dog owners look like their pets and it’s a subject that has left scientists bemused for years.
British Legion prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary of VE Day
The Portugal Branch of the British Legion, following a busy 2014 marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, is now gearing up to celebrate the 70th
Fashion show for Madrugada
A “Fashion Show by Jouk” in aid of the Madrugada charity is taking place at Herdade da Corte near Tavira on Saturday, April 18. Jouk has been selling designer fashions
Carvoeiro fair
The picturesque town of Carvoeiro is again preparing for its annual Easter fair, which takes place from April 3 to 5 in the square by the beach, from 10am to
Albufeira hosts EuroCopa Youth Tournament
A brand new youth football tournament kicks-off on Monday (April 6) with free admission and a host of young talent on show. Thirty-six teams ranging from Under 9s to Under

