Jewish Community hosts lecture
Dona Gracia Mendes, described as one of the greatest women in Portuguese Jewish history, was the topic of a recent lecture in Albufeira, arranged by the Jewish Community of Southern
Winery gets arty
Galeria Arte Algarve at Lagoa’s historic winery along the EN125 will be inaugurating ARTE ALGARVE OPEN V on June 23. Coinciding with the celebration of the gallery’s first anniversary, the
Little Mermaid makes big splash
Review by Roman Crook (Year 10) To celebrate the 14th anniversary of the choral Festival of Lagoa and the 40th anniversary of the International School of the Algarve (EIA), The
Women artists help raise money for cancer fund
A total of €460 was raised for charity last weekend when the Women’s Collective Exhibition opened at Galeria Côrte-Real in Paderne. Donated to the Algarve Oncology Association (AOA), the money
BEACH BALL
Faro beach was the venue for the 4th Futevolei Tournament on Wednesday. The 20 two-man teams in action featured some of the sport’s best players including Brazilian Wellington ‘Coquinha’ Silva,
Biking in the Wild West
Riding from Lagos on May 11, members of the Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) club travelled down to the west coast of the Algarve, along a rugged route devised by member
Carvoeiro fashion supports Madrugada
A charity fashion show was held at Pestana’s Pinta Clubhouse on May 25 with all proceeds from the evening in aid of Madrugada. The evening, which was organised by Trish
Celebrating 30 years with Esdav Golf
Making the move from Denmark to the Algarve in 1982, the Jensen family brought with them their experience of landscaping to launch their family run company Esdav Golf. As one
Celebrating children’s day
Portimão is celebrating Children’s Day (June 1) with fun activities at various locations of the city until Sunday. There will be music, cinema, theatre, inflatable castles, games, workshops, face painting
Champions sign Olhanense keeper
Olhanense’s highly rated Brazilian goalkeeper Fabiano Feiras, 24, has been signed by League Champions FC Porto, on a four year deal, for €1.2m. The Olhão club, who owned 40% of