Algarve

A fishing trip turned sour last Tuesday for three unlucky men, when the boat they were on sank off the coast of Lagos. The trio, from Portimão, raised the alarm

A CHEQUE for the sum of 525 euros was presented to the president of São Brás Bombeiros by the members of the Tavira Lawn Bowling Club. The club raised the

AFTER YEARS of dedicated work and considerable perseverance, the Associação Oncológica do Algarve (AOA) has announced that the long-awaited and much-needed radiotherapy unit in Faro will begin operating this month,

A MAGICAL evening of music, wine and food, organised by the Algarve Wine Society’s vice-president Michael Berger, in conjunction with the Cortes de Cima winery, was held recently at the

THE ANNUAL Wolf Valley Charity Day, which took place at Vale do Lobo on June 10, surpassed itself yet again. The final counts are still being made but the amount

MUSIC FANS were treated to performances from Mel C, James Blunt and the Black Eyed Peas at Faro’s Algarve Stadium last weekend. However, organisers were left feeling disappointed with the

THE RESIDENT has been contacted by Suzie Bell from Senses Skin Care Centre in Lagos, who informed us that the official opening of the centre is Saturday, June 17, not

THE EXHIBITION and sale of handicrafts and regional products has had a strong impact on the developing economy of the Algarve. One of the main events showcasing these such products

EVERY YEAR, they arrive at the pine forests of Vale das Almas, near Faro. More than 30,000 motards come together for a three-day motorbike festival (July 20 to 23), bringing

VERY SOON, visitors will be able to walk into any tourism information office in the Algarve and book a hotel room, buy tickets for theme parks or passes for museums.