January greens

The Boavista Golf & Spa Resort near Lagos will be the venue for the Adega Mayor Golf Tournament on January 26. The popular event enjoys a 9am shotgun start and

November 14, 2012by Portugal Resident

Loulé-Faro border clearly defined

The new border dividing Loulé and Faro is now official, after publication in the Diário da República. The new law establishes territorial limits between the two municipalities, and settles the

November 14, 2012by Portugal Resident

Lower divisions

Second half substitute Diop crashed home the winner which enabled Farense to see off a strong challenge from Fátima by two goals to one in the Algarve’s capital. The victory

November 14, 2012by Portugal Resident

Oscar Niemeyer in the Algarve and the UK

Renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer passed away on December 5, at 104 years of age, in Rio de Janeiro; he left his mark in the Algarve too. Niemeyer was considered

November 14, 2012by shareit

Portimão connected to Via Algarviana

A 14-km route linking the Portimão council to the Via Algarviana walkway is currently being developed. It will be connecting the Moinho da Rocha to the Comboios de Portugal train

November 14, 2012by shareit

Portimão pay the penalty

A late spot kick successfully converted by Oliveirense’s Rui Lima denied Portimonense the chance to take any points home from their latest away trip. The home side had the better

November 14, 2012by shareit

Portimão to cut bus services

Portimão Câmara is considering a plan to cut its municipal public transport (Vai e Vem) in a bid to optimise the service and help reduce its deficit of around €4

November 14, 2012by shareit

Sardines nearly double in price

The average price of sardines almost doubled during the first nine months of this year compared to the same period in 2011, according to official figures released by the Direcção-Geral

November 14, 2012by Portugal Resident