Bingo night raises funds for children’s home
A charity bingo night held at The Crows Nest bar in Alvor on Tuesday at 7pm raised more than €300 for the Bom Samaritano children’s home in the same town.
Carobs for the community
After reading Lynne Booker’s “evocative and heart rendering” article (Facing disaster) in last week’s Algarve Resident, Tavira resident Chris Wright felt moved to launch an appeal to residents who own
Celebrating 60 years
Holiday Inn resorts around the world celebrated the brand’s 60th anniversary on August 1. Founded by Kemmons Wilson, the first Holiday Inn hotel opened in Memphis, Tennessee in 1952 and
Ceramic specialists at Côrte-Real
Dynamic and adventurous, Ben Howe and Rebbecka Nadrali are itinerant ceramic artists currently creating unique objects in southern Portugal. Using outdoor wood-fired kilns and traditional Angama and Raku processes, they
Chic cycling
Proving that you can look chic on two wheels, the first Cycle Chic Vilamoura is taking place today (Friday) to show that the bicycle is a valid form of transportation.
Child safety on Faro beach
A new programme has been launched on Praia de Faro to ensure children’s safety if they get lost or separated from their parents. Named Estou Aqui (I’m Here), the campaign
Clinical analysis laboratory opens in Quarteira
Last month, the Joaquim Chaves group opened their first Algarve-located laboratory in Quarteira. The clinic, which is the largest private provider of radiotherapy in Portugal, is now open to serve
Kings of the beach
Hat-trick hero Madjer inspired Portugal to a 6-4 victory over Spain in Praia da Rocha on Sunday afternoon to claim the 17th Mundialito beach football mini-World Cup. Manager José Miguel’s
Tavira churches delight visitors
Tavira is known as the town of churches but there are few opportunities for the general public to visit them, particularly during the summer months. However, 12 churches are now
Lagos beaches recognised
D. Ana beach in Lagos is among the 50 best beaches in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller, a well known travel and leisure publication. After being nominated for