Madrugada opens second charity shop in Portimão
Madrugada’s second charity shop was officially opened on Friday, March 4 by Clive Jewell, British Consul in Portimão. The shop aims to boost fundraising by the association that supports people
Albufeira roadshow
Albufeira Câmara is promoting the city as a tourism destination in various cities of Portugal and Spain. The Albufeira Roadshow initiative runs until Sunday, April 10 and includes street entertainment,
Algarve caviar
Faro-based company Caviar Portugal hopes to produce caviar in the Algarve in the near future as a way of boosting the local economy. The idea put forward by the company
River beach not eligible for Blue Flag
Alcoutim Câmara has announced that they will not be entering the inland river beach of Pego Fundo for consideration for a Blue Flag award as they “disagree with the criteria”
Rotary pig roast in the east
Members of the Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) joined members of the other Algarve Rotary Clubs in an annual pig roast hosted by the Rotary Club of Tavira at the
The Strip
Albufeira’s Oura Strip, one of the region’s most famous nightlife hot stops, has been neglected by the Câmara, say local business owners. Business people along the Avenida Dr Francisco Sá
Vale da Telha Golf Society prize draw
More than €600 was raised through the Vale de Telha Golf Society charity draw with Charlie Frost being picked as the winner by Martin Date of the Oceânico Group on
Wine season
Wine production in the Algarve fell by 14% in the 2010/2011 season, according to data from Portugal’s Wine and Vineyards Institute (IVV). A total of 19,120 hectolitres of wine (1.9
Women unite in prayer
By FATHER BOB BATES Today (Friday), women across the world will lead their people in worship on Women’s World Day of Prayer, and here in the Algarve is no exception,
Zoomarine prize
Zoomarine theme park in Guia has received an award from the US’s International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE). The park’s avian team collected the Husbandry Behaviour of the

