MAGIC ISLAND
Around 4,000 participants from various countries will congregate on Tavira Island for the 11th edition of ‘Sport Zone Island’ between April 20 and 23. The fun-packed four days and three
TRACK AND FIELD
The 10th Grand Prix Bensafrim will take place near Lagos on Sunday, March 13. Entries for the ten athletics events were open to all age groups.
Penalty miss proves costly
By CHRIS WRIGHT A wet, miserable day could do nothing to dampen the spirits of the 400 travelling Olhanense fans who made the journey north to play Vitória Futebol Clube
No strings attached
A racket stringing service is now being offered at the Alvor Praia Tennis Club situated between the Pestana Delfim and Alvor Praia hotels. Players can now have their rackets strung
Pestana Vila Sol host Old Village Golf Classic 2011
The popular classic golf tournament was held for the 12th time at Pestana Vila Sol near Vilamoura on March 4. The competition was played in typical golfing weather, on a
Sailing in the East
Tavira’s bid to establish itself as Portugal’s sailing capital began on Wednesday with the staging of the Iberian i420-class Championships, which are due to reach their conclusion tomorrow (Saturday). The
PADEL RESORT
The Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel near Sagres will stage the first round of the 2011 Resort Padel Tennis Tour. Eighty top players from Spain and Portugal are expected to
RIDING ON THE WIND
The ‘Downwind Kitesurf Cidade de Faro’ race will take place on the 26th and 27th of this month. The event which forms part of the Faro Nature Strategy programme takes
The big race
The 44th Rally of Portugal, which also constitutes the third round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), roars into action later this month. The four-day off-road spectacle involving the sport’s
ROLLING ALONG
The 5th Lagoa-Portimao BTT and bike ride will begin at 9.30am on March 20. More information can be obtained from the Lagoa Camara under 282 380 443 / 966 007