Family health

FARO HAS a new family health centre to provide medical assistance to families but still has no family doctor. The new health service, which opened on Monday, is based in

October 4, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Nature sports

CAMINHOS DA Natureza is organising several extreme activities in the most unexplored areas of the Algarve region. The programme consists of countryside crossings on mountain bikes, pedestrian routes and canoeing

October 4, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Orchestra dates

CONCERTS FEATURING the Algarve Orchestra are being held throughout October in various cities across Portugal, featuring music by a variety of well known composers including Schubert, Mendelssohn and Mozart. This

October 4, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Busy skies

A PARACHUTE demonstration is due to take place above Paderne stadium tomorrow (Saturday) from 12.30pm. The event has been organised by the Parachute Association of the Algarve, and is a

October 4, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Photography exhibition

A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition by the Ex-aequo association is being hosted at the Portuguese Youth Institute (IPJ) in Faro until October 31. Ex-aequo, the young lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and sympathiser

October 4, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

President’s father dies

PRESIDENT CAVACO Silva cancelled his public visit to the Algarve on Monday due to the death of his father. Teodoro Cavaco Silva, the Portuguese President’s father, died aged 95 on

October 4, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Algarve brightens Manchester

PREMIER REAL Estate, based at Quinta do Lago, have displayed the UK’s first skyscraper format advert for Algarve properties at Piccadilly Station in Manchester. The screen stands the height of

October 4, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn

Driving range renovation

LE MERIDIEN’s Penina Golf and Resort has started renovation work at its driving range and provided an alternative golf facility for clients. Renovation includes a practice facility area and rebuilding

October 4, 2007by Portugal ResidentIn