Algarve

MEMBERS OF the Algarve Wine Society have just returned from a visit to the Veneto and Friuli wine producing areas of northeastern Italy. The group assembled in the garden of the

If you love elegant vintage cars, don’t miss the Vale do Lobo Classics on Sunday (September 24) at 10am. Fifty proud owners from all over the country will assemble their

WORLD HEART Day is being commemorated on Sunday, September 24, with a range of activities across the Algarve, including walks, exercise classes and free health checks. In Portimão, the general public

STUDENTS  AT the International School of the Algarve have posted examination results that have out-performed UK averages. The latest set of results, released in August, are among the best ever for the

RENOVATION work on Estoi Palace has been delayed until January 2007 by the National Tourism Company (Enatur). When details of the proposals to restore the historic palace were first announced

The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup, held in Portimão’s new ExpoArade fairs and exhibition centre at the beginning of the month, kept audiences enthralled. Gymnasts from around the world gave impressive floor

Bishop John Baycroft conducted the Harvest Festival service at St. Luke’s Church last Sunday. The church was decorated with autumn flowers and the altar steps were laden with boxes and

SOME OF the best riders in the world are currently taking part in the Seventh International Show Jumping Championship of Portimão, at the Centro Hipico de Belmonte. The event continues

THE real stars of Scruffts are undoubtedly four-legged, but this year’s event, on October 1 also features a couple of well-known human faces. Jo Wheeler, Sky TV weather presenter, opens

NINE TOWNS in the Algarve are shutting down major roads on Friday (September 22), as part of the European Commission-financed In town, without my car scheme. The car free day