Adega Mayor Tournament
Boavista Golf near Lagos held its second Adega Mayor Tournament on January 28. The 18 hole competition attracted a field of 72 players. The day’s winners were, in first place,
Alberto Contador banned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has banned Alberto Contador for two years for doping. He has been stripped of his 2010 Tour de France victory and, with his suspension
Algarve bowls leagues
With only five rounds to go, the CATS have strengthened their hold on the Bowls Algarve Winter League. They tamed the Tigers from Tavira, at home, 8-0 and now head
Algarve’s unemployed mothers need help
A campaign to collect nappies and other essential baby items has been launched by an Algarve association. Algarve Pela Vida (Algarve for Life) held a presentation of its campaign at
Allgarve replacement
Two members of the Portuguese Parliament have proposed that a substitute programme promoting the Algarve as an all year round travel destination should be created in place of Allgarve. Cristóvão
Anne Kaasa plays São Lourenço Cultural Centre
Accomplished Norwegian pianist Anne Kaasa returns to São Lourenço Cultural Centre, Almancil, this month to perform two concerts. Featured music on Wednesday, February 22, will include works by Grieg, Debussy
Art brings lost heritage to light
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Beach restaurant destroyed by fire
A beach restaurant in Praia do Garrão near Almancil was destroyed by a fire on February 3. The blaze, which reportedly started in the ceiling of Paradise restaurant at around
Blackburn Rovers want Olhanense star
According to the UK’s Sun newspaper, Blackburn Rovers are keen to sign Olhanense’s central defender André Pinto, currently on loan with the Algarve side from FC Porto. If, as seems
Boutique sale
A Pica-Pica pop-up boutique is now located at the Jayne Jackson Beauty Centre in Boliqueime where a sale is taking place. The sale offers from 35% up to 70% off