Group to close four hotels in winter
Vila Galé hotel group is to close four of its nine hotels in the Algarve next winter. Speaking to Jornal de Negócios, Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, marketing director for the
QUICK MARCH
Benfica athlete Joao Vieira was crowned Portuguese 20km road walking champion in Quarteira last Sunday. The women’s title went to Ana Cabecinha representing the CO Pechao club.
Honey market
A market promoting honey and honey-based products is taking place in Querença on Sunday from 10am to 1pm. The programme for the day will include two workshops, one on bee-keeping
Race to Turkey has begun
Onyria Palmares Golf Course near Lagos is currently hosting the Onyria Race to Turkey 2012 golf tournaments, which take place between March and June. Five tournament days are scheduled and
Hundreds turn out for open door event
More than 1,300 people attended an Open Door event at Quinta dos Vales in Estombar last Sunday. Musical entertainment, show cooking, regional products and wine tastings were provided at the
Residents voice opinions about the GNR on facebook
A new facebook page called ‘GNR – Stop fining Algarve residents and start solving crimes’ has been created by a foreign Algarve resident.
Bonsai workshop
São Brás de Alportel will be holding an “essentials for the survival of your Bonsai” workshop tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am until 1pm to mark Arbor Day. Arbor Day is a
Bowls Algarve inter club championships
In addition to the various league and cup competitions, Bowls Algarve also organises eight Inter-Club Competitions for bowlers to play in, individually or in teams.
Briefly Business
Taste events Taste Restaurant in Carvoeiro is hosting a series of events during Easter Week. A spring fair including handicrafts and children’s entertainment is taking place on April 1 from
Businesses taking information to your door
Another two seminars of the Info at Your Door business initiative are taking place early next month, one in the east and the other in the west Algarve.