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
Learn at the farm
A programme of events for the Easter school holidays has been launched by Quinta Pedagógica in Portimão. The educational farm is promoting a series of activities for children aged six
US hits and home greens
Algarve hope Jose Maria Joia obtained the best result of any Portuguese golfer this year last weekend. The 20-year-old UCF student took fifth place at the American Universities Championships with
Cultural afternoon
A cultural afternoon in aid of people with Down’s Syndrome is being held at the Instituto Português da Juventude in Faro tomorrow (Saturday) from 3pm. The event, organised by Apatris
Makeup school students ‘made-up’
Jayne Jackson Beauty Centre in Boliqueime held its first Makeup School recently. Three evening classes were held alternate Wednesdays when students were taught the art of makeup by professional artist