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

February 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

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

February 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

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.

February 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

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.

February 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

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

February 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

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

February 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

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

February 29, 2012by Portugal Resident

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

February 29, 2012by Portugal Resident