Algarve rugby

Loulé Rugby Club missed out on the national second division championship when going down 13-23 to Coimbra during the competition’s final in Lisbon last Saturday. The Algarveans thus ended the

April 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Almost there

Portimão extended their unbeaten run to six games when narrowly failing to beat Oliveirense last Sunday afternoon. On the same away ground the Algarveans had celebrated promotion to the Superliga

April 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

American-style cakes

An online American-style cake decorating and baking supply shop has recently been launched in Portugal. Thegreatamericancake.com is the latest venture by Julie Deffense, after she set up her own business

April 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Champions return

Lusitano de Vila Real de Santo António, one of the oldest clubs in Portugal, beat Silves 3-1 last weekend to secure their return to the national third division. At the

April 4, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Competition winner

Congratulations to Maureen Beresford from Ferragudo who won a  weekend for two at the Suites Alba Resort & Spa, near Carvoeiro, worth €560! She correctly answered that the name of the

April 3, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

The Algarve lifestyle

To celebrate the opening of its new showroom in Almancil, Dunas Lifestyle is offering a saving of 23% on its “versatile and stylish” collection of Manutti outdoor furniture from Belgium.

April 3, 2012by shareitIn