Easter fairs
An Easter cake fair (Feira do Folar) is being held this weekend in Paderne. The event, supported by Albufeira Câmara, will take place between 3pm and 10pm at the car
The Passion of Christ re-enacted in Pêra
Palm Sunday (April 1) sees the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at a pre-Easter event in Pêra. This special event, called Paixão de Cristo – Via Sacra ao
Eating out in Portugal is cheap
Portugal is the cheapest place to eat and drink out in the whole of Europe, according to a new holiday price survey. Six of the top European holiday destinations, including
Toll road traffic down by half on A22
Former SCUT roads in Portugal have lost an average of 14,000 vehicles a day since the introduction of tolls, according to data from the National Road Infrastructure Institute. The highest
Encore for Madrugada!
Madrugada’s gala dinner and fashion show held last Saturday at Bobby Jones Bar and Grill in Quinta do Lago marked the opening of the charity’s latest shop Encore in Almancil.
Urban agriculture revolution in Algarve
by INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com Several people across the Algarve are already reaping the benefits of urban agriculture as this new sustainable trend is developing fast under the current economic crisis.
Fewer Easter tourists expected
Around 500,000 fewer tourists are expected to visit the Algarve this Easter holiday, suggesting a 10% fall in business on last year for tourist related commercial activities. Elidérico Viegas, president
Wine, art and theatre
Wine and art will be combining during a special event at the Café Inglês in Silves tomorrow (Saturday) at 6.30pm. Artist Gaelle Hamp-Adams will be exhibition her paintings, which reflect
Fundraising craft fair
A craft fair will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the Glenridge Resort in Galé, in aid of Castelo de Sonhos, a charitable organisation supporting families living below the poverty line
Writing workshops
Writing workshops will take place tomorrow (Saturday) and on April 21. The workshop tomorrow will be given by Heather Dunphy, a writer specialising in non-fiction, particularly pets, health, cooking, travel

