Ancient music
Igreja de Santo António in Lagos is the venue for two early music concerts this month. The church, whose interiors are lavishly plastered in gold, is considered one of the
Fight hunger in the Algarve
Several restaurants in the councils of Faro, Loulé, Tavira, São Brás de Alportel and Olhão are supporting a cause to help combat hunger in the area. The restaurants will be
ISLAND FUN
Tavira Island is the venue for this summer’s Blue Sea Run on Sunday. Athletes aged 13 and over are invited to compete in either the 2km or 5km beach courses
Lagos beaches recognised
D. Ana beach in Lagos is among the 50 best beaches in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller, a well known travel and leisure publication. After being nominated for
New plans for nature tourism
New routes on the Via Algarviana, a 240 kilometre pedestrian walkway spanning nine municipal districts across the Algarve between Alcoutim and Cabo de São Vicente, are being introduced in a
Populations protest against possible emergency unit closures
Following an announcement from the Health Ministry threatening closure of emergency care units in Lagos and Loulé, the municipal authorities of Lagos, Aljezur and Vila do Bispo have come together
Protest against Salgados destruction
A protest against the construction of a 247 hectare touristic development on the grounds surrounding Lagoa dos Salgados, a well known birding sanctuary and natural lagoon in Pêra, will take
Silves Dance Club
An Hawaiian Evening organised by the Silves Dance Club is taking place on August 14 at Hotel Colina dos Mouros in Silves, at 7pm for 7.30pm. Host for the evening
Tavira churches delight visitors
Tavira is known as the town of churches but there are few opportunities for the general public to visit them, particularly during the summer months. However, 12 churches are now
TAVIRA POST OFFICE
Tavira’s main post office is undergoing refurbishment and until the end of September it will operate from temporary premises. The post office’s temporary office can be found at Avª Dr

