A taste of Scotland
The spectacular flavours of Scotland were on the menu at Crawfords – a little taste of Scotland – recently, when the restaurant held a very successful whisky tasting evening in
Serious horseplay
The Loulé Showjumping Championship at Quinta dos Amigos in Almancil, is a joint initiative by Horses Paradise, Quinta dos Amigos and Equus Algarve. The competition consists of six events in
Vale do Lobo III gets go-ahead – 500 M euro plan approved
After a long wait, government ministers have approved the plans for Vale do Lobo III, a major new development project for the luxury golf and beach resort, which represents an
Longer season
FOR THE first time, the Algarve’s beaches will be officially ‘open’ between April 1 and October 31 – the longest season yet. The new dates were confirmed at a meeting
Chemicals in the Algarve
MANCHESTER duo, the Chemical Brothers, are set to headline a 24-hour non-stop dance music festival on July 17 at a beach in the Algarve, although the exact location has yet
English trainers help hospital
English instructors have come to Portugal to train hospital staff at Porto’s Santo António General Hospital in how to respond effectively in disaster situations. The move is part of the
Palácio in flames
OFFICERS from the Portimão bombeiros found themselves in danger recently as they fought a raging fire that broke out in a wooden house at Bairro do Palácio in Portimão. Vilarim
Addicts blamed for crime in Albufeira
ALBUFEIRA GNR officers have been busy throughout March, dealing with reports of stolen cars, drink drivers, illegal residents and robberies. In all, nine people, between the ages of 20 and
Vintage vehicles
Classic car owners from across Portugal gathered recently at the Hotel Quinta do Lago to take part in this year’s Loulé rally. The convoy of cars, some over 80 years
Passover – celebrating a miracle
The Jewish Community of the Algarve will be celebrating the first night of the eight-day Passover festival with a communal ‘Seder’, or dinner, on Monday April 5. Reading the Hagada