Mile High Strike
Barringtons is hosting a wine tasting and dinner on Friday, January 30, featuring wines supplied by one of the Algarve’s wine companies, WineMine, and selected by expert wine consultant Paulo
More travel
According to Víctor Filipe, president of the Portuguese Tourism and Travel Agencies Association (APAVT), more Portuguese people are travelling outside the eurozone, preferring destinations that give them more value for
Young at heart
Catarina Guerreiro, the world’s second oldest woman, recently celebrated her 113 birthday at home in Castelo Branco. Known as ‘Ti Catrina d’Avó’, she has six children, 26 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren
Algarve stadium music
After the first major football match is played at the new Algarve stadium, namely the England versus Portugal friendly on February 18, the sports ground will be the scene for
Anniversary trophy
Boavista’s second Anniversary Trophy competition was held in perfect playing conditions recently. In all, 74 members took part in the individual stableford, but found scoring difficult despite the glorious weather.
Armstrong set for Algarve
Although official confirmation has not been forthcoming, it is believed that American cycling superstar Lance Armstrong will participate in the 30th edition of the Algarve Tour, set to take place
Business briefs
Economy • Portugal will put recession behind it this year with 0.75 per cent growth, although the recovery will be less strong than previously thought, according to the Bank of
Country living
Country Cabins are new to the Algarve and are seeking to build uniquely designed high quality cabins. Their American style rustic cabins are warm and inviting, without the damp and
Câmaras reduce debts
This year, the total combined budget for all the freguesias in the Algarve is just under 2.5 million euros. Quarteira received the biggest slice of the cake with a total
In Portugal
SOG heads to Iraq This week is the official departure date for Portugal’s elite Special Operations Group, which has been despatched to protect the country’s diplomatic delegation in Baghdad. However,