Lagoa council online
A new online portal to promote Lagoa council has been launched. visitLagoa.info includes information about sightseeing, cultural and sporting events, restaurants, accommodation, and other useful sections, in Portuguese and English.
SportsDirect.com opens two Algarve stores
By Sophie McCarrick sophie.mccarrick@theresidentgroup.com British retailing group SportsDirect.com has arrived in the Algarve. The first store opened on November 26 in the Guia shopping area, located next to Makro. And
Christmas fundraising
A Christmas party in aid of the Centre for the Recovery and Investigation of Animals in the Wild (RIAS) will be held on December 10 at the Casa do Povo
LAST SIXTEEN
Olhanense are away to Estoril in the 5th round of the Portugal (FA) Cup tomorrow (Saturday) kick-off 8.15pm. A few places (€20 return) remain on the coach which will be
St Vincent’s Christmas Fayre
By Margaret Brown Another warm sunny day at the beginning of Advent and a blessing on Luz Church’s annual Christmas Fayre at Almadena on November 26. Although reduced in size,
Christmas in Olhão
The spirit of Christmas is alive in Olhão, with several events planned to mark the festive season. A living nativity scene is being inaugurated on December 8 at Largo da
MOVING UP
Second division south Loule appear to have re-discovered last season’s form as the Algarveans beat Pinhalnovense 1-0 to move into eighth place, only seven points behind leaders Torreense.
Surinam smasher
Lagoa badminton ace Pedro Martins continued his push for a place at the 2012 London Olympic Games with a 14-21, 21-16, 21-18 victory over Austria’s Michael Lahnsteiner in the final
COMMEMORATIVE POSTCARDS
As Olhanense approach their Centenary Year, the Expat Supporters Group are publishing a series of commemorative postcards featuring teams, players and events from the club’s illustrious history. The first set
Natural Lagos on show
A recent photographic competition launched by Lagos Câmara aimed to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. Entitled “Lagos is Natural”, the competition attracted dozens of professional and