Christmas carols
A Christmas celebration organised by ACCA, the Algarve association for children in need, will be held at the Quinta Jacintina near Vale do Lobo next week. The children’s choir from
Festive events at the Holiday Inn
A series of events will be taking place over the Christmas period at the Holiday Inn Algarve, Armação da Perâ. All proceeds collected will go to the Swim for Shoes
Resort is gold listed
Vila Vita Parc near Porches, Lagoa, has been named in the gold list of the world’s leading resorts by the Spanish edition of Condé Nast Traveler. Vila Vila Parc is
Christmas cracker party with angels
A Christmas fundraising party to benefit local causes took place in the gardens of David and Linda Grindleys’ house on December 10. The evening raised more than €2,800 for Casa
Fred Hurley Memorial Golf Day
An Algarve couple organised a Memorial Golf Day in tribute to Fred Hurley, a well-known and popular character in the region who died in a car accident in July 2010.
Retailers rally against a tough Christmas
By EMMA BERTENSHAW & INÊS LOPES news@algarveresident.com During the winter months, many smaller towns in the Algarve become ghost towns, with some businesses closing for up to four months over
Christmas fair
São Brás de Alportel is holding a special Noite Vermelha (Red Night) tomorrow (Saturday) between 8pm and midnight. With the slogan A tradição de natal…é no comércio local (traditional Christmas
Fusion for New Year
An equestrian school in Pêra is organising a New Year’s Eve party with “fusion” cuisine and live entertainment. A special menu has been created by Chef Luís Parreira at its
Robbed blind
Despite an early lapse in concentration which allowed Aves to take the lead in Portimão, the hosts had their latest Liga Orangina encounter under control for the best part of
Christmas in Portimão
Visitors to Portimão this month will be able to enjoy a vast programme of seasonal events. Concerts Tomorrow (Saturday), three Christmas concerts are being held. Quarteto do Barlavento will be