Pianist Piers Lane performs for ‘amigos’
The Australian pianist is planning a “Romantic Programme” for his Algarve performances Amigos de Música are organising two concerts in March with Australian pianist Piers Lane. The concerts will take
Aspiring Algarve chef wins national competition
Algarve student Filipe Santana has been crowned one of the winners of a contest that brings together students from every Hotel and Tourism School in Portugal. The 19-year-old from Quarteira
Bella Acapella to perform in April in Tavira church
The Bella Acapella chorus is back to its weekly rehearsals in Olhão after a winter Break. The next concert will be on April 8 at the Misericórdia Church in Tavira
CASA social club tries a Valentine’s lunch
Being the appropriate time of year, CASA social club could not resist the temptation to hold a Valentine’s-themed event, so on Friday, February 10, members met up at Solar do Farelo restaurant, near
Algarve tourism boss confirms he will not seek re-election
Decision follows confusion over term limit The president of the Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) has announced that he will not be seeking to be re-elected in the institution’s upcoming elections.
“Cool ride” for Algarve Senior Bikers
The Algarve Senior Bikers (ASB) had what could only be described as a somewhat cool ride on the way to the meeting point (São Marcos da Serra) for the February ride
Fake doctors who “promised cure to cancer” arrested in Algarve
Women convinced cancer patients to stop their chemotherapy treatments Two women have been arrested in the Algarve where they posed as doctors and promised to cure cancer patients, having even
Zoomarine theme park reopens on March 9
Guia’s Zoomarine theme park will reopen on Thursday, March 9, promising a new attraction for the summer season and a sharper focus on sustainability. “Over the years, the word ‘new’
“All talk, no action”: PSD Algarve slams governmental visit
Opposition party believes visit will have “little or no practical results” The government’s two-day tour of the Algarve has sparked strong criticism from PSD Algarve, which has accused the initiative
Reasons to be cheerful – join the Algarveans!
The Algarveans theatre group has a busy year ahead with plays, workshops and social events planned. Ever thought of joining an am-dram group but was nervous about trying out for