Irish Ambassador plans first Algarve visit
Irish Ambassador to Portugal Dr Declan O’Donovan will be the guest of honour at the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Algarve on March 12. A dinner to mark the
Neonatal equipment
Barlavento Hospital in Portimão has been selected as the recipient of essential neonatal equipment by Portuguese charity fund Missão Sorriso. The neonatal ward of the hospital is now able to
Paderne castle to be promoted as regional attraction
Offering a diverse range of activities for visitors to the Algarve, and specifically the Albufeira municipality, has led to a protocol to promote the historic site of Paderne castle being
Pancake day races on the beach
Algarve-based animal rescue association, the APAA, will be holding their annual pancake day races on the beach in front of the Holiday Inn Algarve in Armação de Pêra on Shrove
Quiz fun
Participants are invited to the International Evangelical Church at Vale Judeu in Loulé to take part in a quiz night on March 11 between 7pm and 9.30pm Entrants can enter
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
Women of the Algarve unite in prayer
By Fr Bob Bates On Friday March 4, women across the world will lead their people in prayer and in worship on Women’s World day of Prayer, and here in

