Motoring on
The Portimão Motor Park celebrated its third anniversary this week. Following only seven months of construction work the most modern race track in Europe opened its doors on November 2,
Scary golf played at Quinta do Lago
A new concept of golf and Halloween proved a success at the Koko Lane Cafe Bistro in Quinta do Lago last Sunday. More than 30 children, dressed up as vampires,
Zumbathon success
Zumbathon, Party in Pink, was a “great success” says dance instructor Nancy van der Marel. Fifty people participated in the first event held at the Carvoeiro Tennis Club on October
Christmas cheer at Vale do Lobo
Following on from the success of last year’s event, the 3 Charities Christmas Market returns to Vale do Lobo on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4. The event combines
Movember has arrived!
Movember, the month of the moustache, is here and a group of Algarve-based men will be joining others worldwide in putting their razors away to raise funds and awareness of
Senior bikers on the road again
Some 30 members of the Algarve Senior Bikers group assembled in Paderne on the morning of October 28 before embarking on a ride that took them up through the hills
“Sudden take off” to avoid plane on runway
A passenger on one of the planes involved in the ‘near miss’ incident at Faro Airport on October 17 said his pilot had to “suddenly take off” because of a
Donating Christmas cheer
Students of the International School of the Algarve in Lagoa and International School São Lourenço in Almancil have participated in the Operation Christmas Child project organised by registered charity Samaritan’s
New gym to open at Cascade Resort
A new gym is to open to the public at the Cascade Wellness and Lifestyle Resort, Lagos on December 1. The first 100 one-year memberships bought will receive 30% discount.
Silves Christmas Fair
A Christmas Fair is to be held at the Hotel Colinas dos Mouros, Silves on November 20, starting at 10.30am. There will be craft stalls offering ideas for Christmas gifts,

