On the lookout for radio ‘hams’
In a first time event for the Algarve, members the Royal British Legion (RBL) Portugal branch are planning to set up and operate a ‘Special Event Radio Station’ from a
THREE UP
Portuguese champions Porto became the last club to confirm its presence at the traditional pre-season Guadiana Tournament. The three-way competition at the Stadium of the Algarve on July 26, 27
Orcas spotted in Albufeira
Four orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, were seen off the coast of Albufeira on June 16 by a group of tourists who were on a boat trip in
What the Algarve has to offer
With origins rooting in the Algarve and many years of trekking through idyllic hiking routes that the Algarve has to offer, Diogo Simões and Rento Marques have now decided to
Pre-historical visit
A centre informing people about the megalithic monuments of Alcalar, Portimão, has already been visited by more than 1,500 people since it opened in March. The Alcalar Interpretation Centre takes
Win a ticket to the FIA GT1 World Championship
at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve The Algarve Resident, in association with the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (AIA) in Portimão, is offering readers the chance to win tickets to the
Prepared for all types of cars
Under new management, newly re-opened and refurbished at the end of last year, Auto Latinhas is the perfect place to go for all your car needs. Located in Albufeira, the
60 minutes with…Simon Frater of Kiss FM
A look into the life of the man behind the voice by SHEENA RAWCLIFFE sheena@algarve.resident.com There are hardly enough adjectives in the Oxford English Dictionary to describe this man, but
A cyclist’s paradise
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com Intrigued by picturesque landscapes and favourable climates, the Algarve became a second home to lifelong cyclist Karl Burkett in 2008. Karl who has since been inspired
Air traffic controllers set to strike again
Further protests against government austerity measures including salary cuts, will initiate air strikes by Navegação Aérea de Portugal (NAV) and TAP airline employees today (June 29). Strikes by NAV workers are