Radio spots to attract Spanish to Albufeira
In a bid to attract tourists from across the border to the region, Albufeira’s promotional agency launched two radio campaigns in the Spanish regions of Andalucía and Extremadura. The campaigns,
Road trip
Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) travelled from Paderne to Benafim and then north into the hills for a coffee break at Marreiros on March 23. A visit to the Arade and
Sweets on show
A fair featuring a variety of sweets based on authentic recipes gathered over time is taking place in the Alcoutim dock today (Friday) and tomorrow from 2pm to 7pm. The
CASA meetings
CASA the Social Club from Carvoeiro held its annual general meeting on March 24 at the local Poço Partido Restaurant, where 51 members attended. Next meetings are a lunch at
‘Old farts’ get on their bikes for charity
A bike ride for charity has been organised by Algarve resident and business owner, Chris Winstanley, along the Ecovia cycle route from the Spanish border at Vila Real de Santo
5,700 cruise passengers expected in Portimão
More than 5,700 cruise passengers are expected to arrive in Portimão port before the end of the month. Following the docking of the Prinsendam ship of the Holland American company
Affordable art for all
Two Algarve venues will be featuring unique art collections inspired by the beauty and light of the region.
Author presents third novel
Algarve based author John Piper and long term resident of the region will be attending the next ALFA ‘Exploring English’ meeting on April 11, where his latest book 25 Kilos
Busy month for students
Students from International School São Lourenço in Almancil took part in The World Education Games in early March. The top three classes for the World Spelling competition were Year 8,
INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
This weekend sees the 11th Triathlon Professor Carlos Gravata-City of Quarteira which is the first of nine events that make up the 2012 European Cup season. Top all-round athletes from