Middle Eastern music adds some spice
The Al Mutamid festival of Middle Eastern and North African music and dance is returning to the Algarve for its 12th anniversary with performances in Lagos, Lagoa and Loulé. The
The Nutcracker comes to Faro
A performance of The Nutcracker by the Russian National Ballet Theatre of Moscow is taking place at the Pedro Ruivo Auditorium in Faro on Tuesday, January 10 at 9.30pm. The
What YOU are saying about the A22 tolls
Democracy gives choice In this case there is no alternative to the A22. The EN125 (only one) is not ready to receive so many people, mostly Portuguese, who have to go
A dark day for the Algarve, as A22 tolls begin on December 8
By EMMA BERTENSHAW and SOPHIE MCCARRICK news@theresidentgroup.com Motorists will have to start paying toll charges to use the Algarve’s A22 motorway from Thursday next week (December 8). The decree-law enabling
Algarve’s vinicultural industry unearthed
by EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup.com Wine production in the Algarve region is only a small percentage of Portugal’s total output, around 4% in 2009/2010*, but it remains an ever growing industry.
Artcatto opens in Loulé
London art dealer Gillian Catto has opened the doors to her new permanent gallery in a renovated historical building in the heart of Loulé. 1″>news
Speed dating
A speed dating event has been organised in Vilamoura on December 8. Those wishing to participate should go along to the 19th Hole bar at Vilamoura Marina. Age groups are
St Vincent’s Christmas Fayre
By Margaret Brown Another warm sunny day at the beginning of Advent and a blessing on Luz Church’s annual Christmas Fayre at Almadena on November 26. Although reduced in size,
Tea party fund raiser
Corte-Real Gallery in Paderne will be hosting a “Madrugadalicious” fundraiser on December 7, from 2pm until 5pm In aid of Madrugada, an Algarve association supporting people with life limiting illnesses.
Children to sing at Christmas fairs
Children of the Algarve Junior Choir in Vilamoura have been rehearsing Christmas carols in preparation for performances at the 3 Charities Christmas Fair tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, the Spirit of