Algarve could become the next Hollywood
THE ALGARVE could become the Hollywood of Portugal following the official launch of the Algarve Film Commission (AFC), whose aim is to promote the region as a filming location for
Pilgrimage to Fátima
A young girl holds her candle during the procession of light, in honour of Our Lady of Fátima at Fátima Sanctuary in Cova da Iria in the centre of Portugal.
Salsa.com set to seduce theatergoers in Faro
MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA Salsa.com brings the rhythms of salsa to Faro’s municipal theatre next month, with a one-off performance on November 18, at 9.30pm. In an explosion of exhilarating energy, the
Public hospital in-patients could pay five euros a day
IN-PATIENTS AT public hospitals could soon be asked to pay five euros a day for up to 14 days towards their treatment costs, the Minister for Health admitted at the
Santa needs your help
Following the success of last years Shoebox Drive for the Elderly, another shoebox drive has been organised for Christmas 2006. Castelos dos Sonhos, a registered charity, who help more than 200
Mamamaratona6 – You can still take part!
Mamamaratona6 is taking place this weekend, Sunday, October 15, starting at ExpoArade in Portimão at 10am. It is the major annual fundraising event for the Associação de Oncológica do Algarve
Extraordinary kitchens
DUTCH KITCHEN manufacturer, Keller Kitchens, launched two new kitchen lines at the Keller Design centre in Boliqueime last week. Around 40 Keller dealers travelled to the Algarve to see an
Câmara approves bioelectric centre in Monchique
FOREST RESIDUE could be used to generate electricity at a bioelectric centre in Monchique. Preliminary studies have been carried out and the project has been approved by Monchique Câmara. The
Bikers rev up in Albufeira
Hundreds of motorbike enthusiasts are expected to descend on Albufeira on, Saturday October 14, to take part in the sixth National Harley Davidson Meeting. The event is being organised by
Win a Champagne Sailing Trip
Whether you are a resident, visitor, setting sail or even dropping anchor, Algarve Travel Solutions is here to help. Fiona Dransfield offers a personal service to find the most competitive

