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
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
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
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
Conference about the Algarve’s Mediterranean flora
A spring conference entitled ‘Algarve Mediterranean Flora’ is taking place from March 23 to 25 at the Hapimag Albufeira Resort. The Portugal branch of the Mediterranean Garden Society is inviting
Reaching out to the British community in Lagos
A series of talks organised by the British Consulate in Portimão is taking place on Wednesday, March 21 at the Hotel Vila Galé, Meia Praia, Lagos, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
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
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
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
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

