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

March 11, 2011by shareitIn

Golf Shack opens

A new golf shop aimed at providing top brand golf apparel and equipment at affordable prices has opened at the Vale da Lousas Retail Park near Alcantarilha. The Golf Shack

March 4, 2011by shareitIn

Super start

The World Superbike and Supersport Championship season roared into action on Phillip Island in Australia on Sunday. Algarve fans focusing on ‘their’ Portimão-based Parkalgar Honda team were not disappointed as

March 4, 2011by shareitIn

HOME WIN

The Portuguese U-17 national team took the honours at the annual Algarve international tournament with two wins and a draw. Coach Emilio Peixe’s boys beat Germany and Romania before recovering

March 4, 2011by shareitIn

RALLY FIRST

The Portuguese round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) will once again be based around the Stadium of the Algarve. However, this year’s March 24-27 event will include a Superspecial

March 4, 2011by shareitIn

On track at the Motor Park

By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com After opening its doors to the public in October 2008, the Algarve Motor Park has developed a programme of events, track days and motor racing testing

March 4, 2011by shareitIn

Porto prove too strong

By CHRIS WRIGHT Porto powered their way to a ninth straight win with a 3-0 victory over Olhanense at the weekend. The Algarve side, unbeaten at home since April last

March 4, 2011by shareit

TENNIS HITS

Croatian fourth seed Ani Mijacika beat German third seed Justine Ozga 6-4, 6-3 to take the Tivoli Arade Portimão Ladies Open title. The two finalists had knocked out Justyna Jegiolka

March 4, 2011by shareitIn