Manoli Ortiz de la Torre art

Arte Algarve at the UNICA Adega in Lagoa is hosting an exhibition by Manoli Ortiz de la Torre until April 14. Manoli is originally from Spain and studied art in

February 15, 2012by Portugal Resident

More homeless

Associations supporting the homeless in Portugal believe there are around 3,000 people currently living on the streets. The Social Security Institute (ISS) registered 2,133 homeless people in Portugal four years

February 15, 2012by Portugal Resident

Open door day

Quinta dos Vales in Estombar will be hosting an ‘Open Door’ day on Sunday (March 18) from 1pm until 7pm. Musical entertainment and show cooking will be provided at the

February 15, 2012by Portugal Resident

Pre-Easter celebrations

Religious Easter celebrations start in Portimão on Sunday with a procession in the city centre from 4pm. In preparation for the Holy Week, a procession will see churchgoers from both

February 15, 2012by Portugal Resident

Court closure

Monchique Mayor is opposing a government proposal to close the town’s court. In a bid to cut costs, the Minister of Justice Paula Teixeira da Cruz announced that nearly 50

February 15, 2012by Portugal Resident

Social Club

Casa Social Club based in Carvoeiro is holding its annual general meeting on Saturday, March 24, at Poço Partido Restaurant in Carvoeiro at 6.30pm. Those wishing to attend should contact

February 15, 2012by Portugal Resident

Aiming for a safe Algarve for tourists

by SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@theresidentgroup.com Algarve tourism entities have been looking at ways “to practice safe tourism” and discussing ways of preparing the region for the summer season. Due to recent

February 14, 2012by Portugal Resident

Algarve for kicks

Third division Faro remained unbeaten this season following a 5-1 win over Pescadores. The region’s capital club is now 19 points clear of second placed Lagos who only managed a

February 14, 2012by Portugal Resident