All the stars in the Algarve
A host of famous sporting personalities recently joined Luís Figo in a charity match at the Faro–Loulé stadium to raise funds for the Luís Figo Foundation (LFF) and the Laureus
Jazz and soul at the Sheraton
Angelique Kidjo will open the Algarvian summer season with a performance on July 17 at the Sheraton Algarve. African-born Angelique Kidjo is a gifted vocalist whose work has resulted in
Boozy bash in Silves
The Resident graphic designer, Inês Lopes, enjoys a tankard of local brew at the recent Silves Beer Festival, held at the Fábrica do Inglês. Although the attendance was disappointing, Inês
The Scene In – Top Ten Hits
1. The Girls of FHM Do Ya Think I’m Sexy This summer will be remembered as one of the sexiest in music terms. On June 21, the Girls Of FHM
Different Drummers join Chemical Brothers
The Resident reporter NIKKI HALL caught up with Dick, Adam and Tweed from Different Drummer Sound System recently to find out about their involvement with this weekend’s festival and what
Wonderful memories and future hopes
Football legend Sir Bobby Robson held his inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic at Vila Sol recently. Celebrities from sport and entertainment joined England’s best loved coach to play 18 holes in
Summer party
The Algarve Wine Society celebrated the mid-point of the year by throwing a wonderful Summer Party recently. Jane and Bob Oliphant, Society members and owner-managers of Barringtons in Vale do
Fiery tower thrills
Loulé enjoyed a fun-filled night recently to celebrate its role as one of the ‘Host Cities of Euro 2004’. Around 10,000 people gathered in the city’s Largo do Tribunal to
Celebrating football
A Portuguese football victory and the contagious music of Brazilian band EVE were the main ingredients of the party in Quarteira recently. Music and football fans flocked to the Praça
Drowning danger
As we are all aware, we live by the sea and the beach environment is an integral part of our Portugal life. Is there any doubt in your mind that