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
Give a needy child a gift this Christmas
Presents are being collected under the ‘Tree of Love’ in the Galeria Arte Algarve at Lagoa Adega (winery) in aid of the Bom Samaritano children’s home in Alvor. A tree
Saint Andrew’s Society ball success
Members of the Saint Andrew’s Society of the Algarve held their annual Saint Andrew’s Ball at Le Meridien Hotel Penina last month. Guests were greeted by piper Malcolm MacGillivray and
Christmas lunch
Chef Alain Salles has created a Christmas lunch menu for Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa ‘s Olive Tree restaurant in Carvoeiro. It includes pumpkin soup with chestnuts, turkey and
Golfing highlights
The Iberian Golf Tour will hold its 2nd Pro-Am Suisse Vilamoura between March 3 and 10 of next year. Teams of four comprising one professional and three amateurs are invited
Smuggled cigarettes seized
A Spanish-plated vehicle carrying a total of 730,000 cigarettes was intercepted by the GNR during a routine check near Olhão on December 11. The smuggled cigarettes, including brands such as
Christmas shopping spending down 15% on 2010
Pre-Christmas sales in Portugal are expected to drop by around 15% on 2010 according to the Portuguese Confederation of Commerce and Services. That could translate into a loss of €600