Deco launches clean beach campaign
“KEEP BEACHES clean all summer” is the message being promoted in a new awareness campaign recently launched by the Algarve branch of consumer protection organisation, DECO, in conjunction with Faro
Silves Câmara supports young musicians
YOUNG MUSICIANS from Silves will feature in two concerts being staged in the borough next month, to celebrate International Youth Day (August 12) and Silves City Day (August 26). Both
Fantastic Super Bock surf final
FRENCH surfer, Joan Duru, won the Super Bock Pro competition at Praia da Cordoama in Vila do Bispo recently, after a day of qualifying rounds. With one metre high waves,
Simple Minds are in town!
EIGHTIES BAND, Simple Minds perform in Faro tonight (Friday July 28) at the Algarve Stadium. The group, whose biggest hits include Don’t You (Forget about me), Alive and Kicking, Promised
Figo and family relax in the Algarve
Luís Figo and his family were at Zoomarine last week, swimming with dolphins. The Figos, who spend at least one day in the summer at the park each year, played
Sócrates meets Venezuelan President
Portuguese Prime Minister, José Sócrates, and Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, have recently held brief talks on the strengthening of bilateral ties and international issues. Sócrates met with Chavez at Lisbon
Fun in the sun safer this year
As part of the regional health authority’s (ARSA) Summer Plan, medical posts have been set up on beaches throughout the Algarve for the duration of the summer. Open from 10am
Tall ships set sail for Cadiz
LISBON was in a festive mood last weekend, when thousands of well-wishers congregated at the city’s Alcântara docks to bid scores of sailing ships good luck for the next leg
Harry Potter star on holiday in the Algarve
ACTOR RUPERT Grint, who plays the part of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, was recently spotted attending the George Benson concert held at Vale do Lobo. The actor
Traditional fair comes to São Brás this weekend
São Brás de Alportel will be hosting Feira da Serra this weekend (July 28, 29 and 30), a festival of sounds, traditions and flavours from Serra do Caldeirão. This popular