Promoting artisans and artists in Paderne
An exhibition of work by the Olhão-based artist Rachel Ramirez opens at the Corte-Real gallery over the weekend of September 17 and 18. Rachel uses the Japanese technique known as
Provence, Paris and Paderne
French artist Isabelle Zutter will be presenting a series of summer studies during an exhibition of work at the Corte Real gallery in Paderne. Art lovers in the Algarve will
Quality coast awards
Lagos and Tavira have both been acknowledged for their attractiveness to visitors interested in nature and cultural heritage, environment and sustainability and are now both included in the QualityCoast 2011
Riders get back in the saddle
A mixed group of riders of all ages came together on September 4 to take part in the first Get back on your bike ride. Organiser Samantha Diamond said: “We
11th race for life in Portimão
Runners and walkers from across the region will meet on October 16 for the 11th Mamamaratona Race for Life in Portimão. The event is organised by the Algarve Oncology Association (AOA) and
Algarve couple in helicopter crash that kills daughter
A helicopter has plunged into a river in New York City, killing 40-year old British woman Sonia Marra and critically injuring two other people, including her Algarve-based mother. Aboard the
Treble the success for Amovate
Members of the small Algarve west coast community of Vale da Telha have smashed their fundraising target of €800 and raised more than €2,500 for Madrugada. Residents in the area
Twelfth Night comes to Lagoa
Following the success of Twelfth Night at Teatro Lethes in Faro, the production will now be staged at the auditorium in Lagoa on September 9 and 10. The English-language theatre
Veterans tennis in Carvoeiro
Tennis players from all over Portugal took part in the 15th annual Sovereign tennis tournament for veterans in the age groups of over 35, over 45, over 50 and over
Writing circle
Writer Jenny Grainer is re-starting a writing circle, with the first session to be held on September 6 at the library in Lagoa. It will take place on the first

