Sir Cliff helps to raise funds for Algarve charities
Sir Cliff Richard was the star performer at a special charity event held at the Ria Park Hotel in Vale do Lobo on July 23 which raised more than €20,000
St Andrews Society wine tasting
The Saint Andrews Society of the Algarve recently held a wine tasting and buffet supper held at the home of Vice Chieftain Rod Frew and his wife Sue. Around 40
Summer exhibition
An exhibition of street photography by the Algarve Photographers Group will be opening today (Friday) at the São Brás Museum. Entry to the opening is free and a welcome drink,
Viva Arte Viva!
Visitors to the annual Arte Viva festival at the museum in São Brás were able to enjoy the art on display at the event and were also treated to some
Algarve is not in a state of emergency – minister
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Miguel Macedo, the Minister of Internal Affairs, announced on July 21 that more than 180 extra GNR police officers have been deployed to the Algarve as
White Night cancelled due to financial crisis
White Night (Noite Branca) celebrations, which last year attracted more than 30,000 visitors to Loulé, have been cancelled by Loulé Câmara due to the financial constraints of the municipality. In
Dozens of flying foxes arrive at Lagos Zoo
Lagos Zoo has welcomed a new species to the facility near Lagos, 20 Lyle’s Flying Foxes (Pteropus Lylei). The flying foxes, of which there are 10 males and 10 female,
Zoomarine celebration
Zoomarine theme park in Guia, near Albufeira, is celebrating its 20th anniversary next month. The fun park, which also includes a centre for marine life research, conservation and rehabilitation, is
Entertainment in Castro Marim
Castro Marim Câmara has announced details of a programme of events planned to the end of August. Noites do Revelim will see Fado singers, Flamenco dancers and folklore groups providing
Fun in Portimão
By JOANA GOOD DA SILVA news@algarveresident.com Summer entertainment in Portimão includes everything from culture and history to gastronomy and sport, in a bid to appeal to people of all ages.