Sagres waves sweep away swimmers
Three foreigners suffered injuries after being swept away by waves from a beach near Sagres on June 26. The victims, who were treated at the scene and later transported to
Save the date
Following the success of last year’s picnic in aid of the Refúgio dos Burros (Donkey Sanctuary) in Estômbar, a “Come Picnic with Us” event will be held again on August
Adoption fair
A pet adoption fair is being held for the first time in Lagos this Sunday (July 8) at the Mercado do Levante, next to the bus terminal station. With the
Alcoutim concerts
Alcoutim’s Praça da República is the stage for a number of musical acts taking place during July and August. Each Wednesday from 10am, the Praça will see performances by a
Bombeiros benefit
Lagoa’s voluntary firefighters are to benefit from the €2,620 raised during the Midsummer Cocktail Variety Show held on June 20 in the city’s auditorium. The majority of the funds (€2,000)
New social group
The Royal British Legion (RBL) Portugal branch is proposing to set up a social group in the Eastern Algarve area and is looking for interested participants. The group aim to
Orcas spotted in Albufeira
Four orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, were seen off the coast of Albufeira on June 16 by a group of tourists who were on a boat trip in
Pre-historical visit
A centre informing people about the megalithic monuments of Alcalar, Portimão, has already been visited by more than 1,500 people since it opened in March. The Alcalar Interpretation Centre takes
Race track an export growth engine for Algarve, says mayor
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com Portimão mayor Manuel da Luz says the Algarve race track is an important project to combat the problem of seasonality in the Algarve and its image
Self defence lessons for finance workers
Finance workers of Algarve tax departments are due to undertake self defence and weapons training to protect themselves against a rising number of attacks from a growing number of unemployed

