Masters of the greens
The country’s most important golf tournament of the year, the 5th Portugal Masters, teed off in Vilamoura yesterday (Thursday). Until Sunday afternoon, some of the best players in the world,
Swedish embassy and chamber promote 11th Volvo Ocean Race
Swedish ambassador Bengt Lundborg promoted the forthcoming Volvo Ocean Race at a business cocktail in Lisbon last week. One of the most important sailing events in the world, the 11th
Divers help to clean up Algarve seabed
Volunteers gathered in the harbour and on the beach of Baleeira near Sagres on October 8 to take part in a beach and sea cleaning operation which saw 100 square
Match of the day
By far the most high profile game of the season so far kicks off at Portimão’s refurbished city-centre ground today (Friday). Benfica are the visitors for the 8.15pm FA Cup
Sweet potato
The popular Sweet Potato Festival is again taking place in Aljezur from December 1 to 4. There will be local craft shows, the promotion of sweets made with the Aljezur
Email correction
A press release sent to the Algarve Resident recently about the Grand Variety Show in Lagoa next month contained an error and the wrong email address was published in last
Moody’s downgrades nine Portuguese banks
The United States ratings agency Moody’s, which has already rated the Portuguese state at ´junk’ status, downgraded nine of its banks over fears that they are overexposed to Portuguese bonds.
Talk on Arraiolos carpets
The history behind the weaving of Arraiolos carpets will be discussed by Rachel Barnard during the latest Algarve History Talk to be held at the municipal library in Tavira on
Algarve supporting UK charity event
Supporters from the Algarve helped to raise more than €5,000 for the UK-based Macmillan Cancer Support charity by donating prizes for a golf tournament in Scotland on October 2. More
Equestrian trip
Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil is organising a coach trip to Lisbon to watch the Art Equestre show at Campo Pequeno on November 5. The show will feature three schools