Casa do Cavalinho – first stop for watches
Jorge Cabrita has had a jewellery and watches shop in the historic centre of Albufeira since 1992. Featuring many recognisable brands and pre-owned watches, Casa do Cavalinho buy and sell
Celebrating years of family fun
Celebrating 15 years in business, the Family Golf Park in Vilamoura held a commemoration event on August 10. With a spectacle of entertaining activities including animal shows and a live
Community helps fire victims
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com Foreign and Portuguese communities throughout the Algarve have joined forces in a major effort to provide financial aid and support for the victims worst affected by
Noise pollution in Vilamoura
Residents living near the old Vilamoura cinema are up in arms over late-night noise coming from local bars, which have a licence to remain open until 4am. Several formal complaints
‘Save Salgados’ protesters will fight until the end
Multimillion tourist resort threatens to destroy unique coastal lagoon By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com Dozens of residents of various nationalities were led by members of the Partido da Terra (MPT) political
Crafts fair
Promoting the best of the region’s crafts, the eighth Feira dos Ofícios is taking place between August 8 and 16 at Jardim das Palmeiras in Tavira. Part of the council’s
Not everything that rings is golden – but it could be!
Eighteen months after launching Algarve Computer Centre, Brian Pickford and Mark Rawcliffe have expanded their service arsenal to include iRepairs Algarve. Listening to the requirements of the public, this new
Crime prevention seminar in Lagos
Following the well-attended Crime Prevention Seminar held by Safe Communities Algarve and GNR Faro in São Brás in July, another seminar is now planned for Lagos. The event in English
QUARTEIRENSE 0-3 OLHANENSE
Goals from new signing Abdi, a stunning 30 metre strike from Jander and an own goal were enough to give Olhanense victory. The Brazilian Luiz Carlos, a former U.Leiria goalkeeper,
Didgeridoo at the Fontes
Marking 10 years since the first didgeridoo festival in Portugal, Sítio das Fontes in Estombar is hosting the Didgeridoo Festival – FATT 2012 from August 9 to 11. Named DreamTime,