Company offers new energy solutions
SHS Small Household Solutions was recently established in the Algarve to enable consumers to “take control over their electricity bills”. SHS offers energy solutions for households, and small and medium
Hundreds go east for freshly baked bread
A fair selling freshly made bread and cheese in Vaqueiros, Alcoutim, on Sunday was deemed a success by organisers, with hundreds of visitors finding their way to the village. The
Tavira hosts 3rd run against cancer
Around 400 people took part in the 3rd march/run against cancer on March 11 in Tavira to mark International Women’s Day. The event, organised by the Algarve Oncology Association (AOA),
Conference about the Algarve’s Mediterranean flora
A spring conference entitled ‘Algarve Mediterranean Flora’ is taking place from March 23 to 25 at the Hapimag Albufeira Resort. The Portugal branch of the Mediterranean Garden Society is inviting
Irish football team train in Algarve
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) returned to the Amendoeira Sports Club at the Amendoeira Golf Resort, near Silves, with their senior women’s football squad for an intensive training camp
The best of Germany at Apolónia
Apolónia is holding a three-week celebration of all things German in its Almancil and Galé stores between March 15 and April 5. The Best of Germany event will feature a
Court closure
Monchique Mayor is opposing a government proposal to close the town’s court. In a bid to cut costs, the Minister of Justice Paula Teixeira da Cruz announced that nearly 50
Ladies’ time
Women in Portimão indulged in a series of beauty treatments promoted by an American cosmetics brand. To mark International Women’s Day, a team from Mary Kay was at various locations
Tribute concert
Quinta dos Vales in Estombar is hosting a tribute event to remember popular Portuguese singer Zeca Afonso on March 23. Considered by many “a man with a vision far ahead”
Craft fair
Porches Pottery will be holding its first Craft Fair of 2012 on Saturday, April 28 from 10am to 3pm. Located on the EN125 between Porches and Lagoa, the event will feature