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
Restaurants against hunger
Several restaurants are joining in the fight against hunger in the Algarve by supporting a local campaign that runs from July 30 to August 7. Entitled ‘The Algarve Says No
Algarve accessibility projects move slowly
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Projects to improve the accessibility of the Algarve for visitors and residents with restricted mobility continue to be put in place – but the changes being
Algarve Stadium hosts international football
Tickets have just been put on sale for Portugal’s friendly international against Luxembourg at the Algarve Stadium on Wednesday, August 10, kick-off 9pm. Ticket prices range from €10 to €20
Faro Island by boat
A new service offering transportation between the Pier at Portas do Mar and Faro Island has begun and will run until September. There will be six daily crossings, with the
I-QMed investigation extended until November
The period of investigation into the case of four people who were partially blinded last year after an operation at an eye clinic in Lagoa has been extended until November.