Double top
Lagoa badminton ace Pedro Martins followed up last week’s Surinam Open victory with further success in the South African equivalent. The 21-year-old world No77 defeated Uganda’s Edwin Ekiring 2-0 in
New campsite in Alcoutim area
Construction of a new campsite in Pereiro, near Alcoutim, has begun. The Parque de Merendas e Auto Caravanismo do Pereiro is located near the dam and includes a picnic area
The old English experience
For more than 25 years, The Copper Kettle has created the ambiance of an antique English tea shop, where customers are able to take a step back in time and
Algarve woman wins best actress award
By EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com A 21-year old Algarve based woman has won the best actress award for her role in the short film Drink at the Bragacine Film Festival in
Double-header
Portimonense have the opportunity to make up ground in the Liga Orangina league table over the next fortnight. Manager Carlos Mozer used the free Cup weekend to fine-tune his team
New market
A new initiative by Lagos Municipal Library will see used books and collectables being sold at a new monthly market. The first will take place at the Antigos Paços do
Thieves target golf courses
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@theresidentgroup.com Two Algarve golf courses were targeted by thieves within the space of a week. A spokesperson for the GNR told the Algarve Resident that at approximately
Autodrome receives SBK recognition
Infront Motor Sports has voted the Algarve International Autodrome (AIA) near Portimão winner of the 2011 Superbike Organiser Award. The award is given as recognition of the efforts made by
Dutch couple tied up and robbed in their home
A gang armed with a shotgun and a knife broke into the home of a Dutch couple at Monte do Canafechal in Mexilhoeira Grande on Tuesday December 6. The attack
NEW! Fine dining at Island Café
A contemporary and comfortable atmosphere can be found at Island Café in Sesmarias, near Lagoa, where they have recently changed their menu and service with freshly prepared Belgian/French style cuisine.