2026 is final completion date for Gaudí church
Completion of the large Roman Catholic church Sagrada Família in Barcelona is expected in 2026, said Jordi Faulí, the architect in charge of concluding the seemingly never-ending project started by
Exciting year for international school
The International School of the Algarve, in Lagoa, has announced “outstanding” exam results at both A Level and IGCSE. There was a 97% pass rate at A Level and 23%
Classic guitar
A performance by Algarve classic guitar player Eudoro Grade is being held at the Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório on Saturday, September 28 at 9.30pm. The musician will be presenting work from
Cancer support
A coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support is being held at the Holiday Property Bond Clubhouse at Casa Bonina, Rocha Brava, in Carvoeiro on October 5 from 10.30am
Art show
A major art show is being inaugurated at the Arte Algarve gallery at the old Lagoa winery on Saturday, September 21 at 3pm. The OPEN IX exhibition features a number
Bob Dylan tribute band
A concert by Bob Dylan’s Tribute Band, the Boris Buggerov Band, is taking place at Herdade da Corte country house near Tavira this Sunday, September 22, at 6.30pm. The band
Dutch School opens in new premises
A new collaboration sees the Dutch International School Algarve (NISA) sharing premises with the German School, near Lagoa. On September 5, the Dutch International School Algarve (NISA) began the new
End polio lunch
A lunch meeting by Rotary Club Estoi Palace International will discuss the efforts being made by Rotary International to eradicate polio. The event is on Tuesday, October 8 and the
Algarve Senior Bikers touch the clouds
The Algarve Senior Bikers enjoyed “beautiful scenery, cool temperatures and very quiet roads” on a recent ride up to Cachopo and onwards to 500 metre heights, until lunch in Cabanas.
Cancer screening
A free head and neck cancer screening will be taking place at the Portimão and Faro hospitals on September 25, from 9am to 2pm. The initiative is part of a

