MARITIMO IN SHOCK CUP WIN OVER BENFICA
Second-half goals from Roberto de Sousa and Sami – the former an astonishing 35-metre strike – saw Maritimo come from behind to knock Benfica out of the Portuguese Cup. A
Sponsor a wild animal this Christmas
Two wild animal protection centres in Portugal are looking for donations to help them rehabilitate animals in their care. As part of a Christmas campaign, CERVAS in Serra da Estrela
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