Swan Lake comes to region
Performers from the Russian Classical Ballet will present Swan Lake on November 28 in the Teatro Municipal de Portimão and on November 29 in the Teatro das Figuras, Faro. Both
Algarve history talks
Algarve resident Peter Booker will be speaking about The Restoration of 1640 this month on behalf of the Algarve History Association. On November 22 in the Municipal Library of Lagoa
Correction
In last week’s edition of the Algarve Resident, in the article titled ‘Al Melling back in Algarve’, we incorrectly stated that MCD Partnership were developing “other Formula One single-seaters”. In
Lar São Vicente’s trip to Zoomarine
Residents of the Lar São Vicente enjoyed a trip to Zoomarine for most funded by English footballer Lee Bowyer and his wife Gemma, who are regular supporters of the home
Taste Christmas
Taste restaurant in Carvoeiro will be holding Christmas markets on each Sunday from November 27 until December 18. Visitors can expect live music, a “market” with handmade clothes and art,
A sad day
An Algarve MP who instigated the construction of the A22 using EU funds says December 8 was a “sad day” for the Algarve with the introduction of tolls. Although wearing
A22 Toll turmoil
By EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com A late rush for toll payment transponders this week saw many post offices run out of the devices that residents with Portuguese registered cars need to
Albufeira Council wants wells covered
Owners of disused and unprotected wells near public roads in the Albufeira area have been told to ensure they are maintained and covered or face a fine. A ruling by
Algarve author chops off hair for charity
Algarve author and former Editor of The Resident Group magazines Suzy Turner is chopping off her hair for charity on January 13. Suzy is raising money for the Make a
Movember update
As the month of Movember continues, members from an Algarve team update the Algarve Resident on their progress. Founder of the team, Chris Winstanley, said: “I have made progress at

