Olympic class

Beijing silver medallist Vanessa Fernandes will make her eagerly awaited return from injury at the European Cup 7th Quarteira Triathlon meeting this Sunday. Also in action amongst the 100 or

April 1, 2009by shareitIn

Weekend power

The Portimão harbour front will host the opening stage of the UIM F1 World Powerboat Championships for a record 11th time this weekend. 2008 title holder Jay Price (Qatar Team)

April 1, 2009by shareitIn

Amendoeira inaugural bowls tournament

Both the flat green and the crown green at the Amendoeira Bowls Club near Alcantarilha were in use for the first time officially last week with an inaugural competition between

March 26, 2009by shareitIn

Win tickets  to the  A1GP!

The Algarve Resident, in association with Parkalgar, is offering readers the opportunity to win one of five single tickets to watch the A1GP Algarve, Portugal, live at the Algarve Motor

March 26, 2009by shareitIn

Local players picked

Three of Olhanense’s young stars, João Gonçalves, Castro and Ukra, together with Rui Pedro of Portimonense, were selected as members of the Portugal squad that this week was participating in the

March 26, 2009by shareit

Junior football

Vila Real de Santo António will host the 16th edition of the ‘Mundialito’ Peace Games from April 5 to 11. This ‘Soccer 7’ World Cup brings together the best 8-12

March 26, 2009by shareitIn

Olhanense march on

By CHRIS WRIGHT sport@algarveresident.com There was a carnival atmosphere at the José Arcanjo Stadium in Olhão as 5,500 spectators gathered to watch league leaders Olhanense take on Algarvean rivals Portimonense.

March 19, 2009by shareit

Sunny days for Greys

Nick Clayton was the winner of the latest Golf For Greys golf tournament at the Alamos course. His 44 Stableford score was two and four strokes too good for Andrew

March 19, 2009by shareitIn

First bowl played on crown green

Amendoeira Bowls Club was officially opened on March 15 by Oceânico founder owner Simon Burgess, who played the first bowls on the crown green and flat green. Simon Burgess displayed

March 19, 2009by shareitIn

St Patrick’s day golf competition

A golf competition held at the Quinta do Vale course on March 16 to celebrate St Patrick’s day was hailed a success by organisers from Algarve Golf 365 golf travel

March 19, 2009by shareitIn