Olhão teen dies in high-speed car crash near Faro Airport
A 19-year-old from Olhão died and four others were injured – two of them seriously – in a violent car crash on the EN125/10 road near Faro Airport. The accident
Primark to open in Faro
Irish clothing retailer Primark has announced plans to open a new store in Faro. The news was confirmed by Breege O’Donoghue, the group’s director for development and new markets, in
Guitar duo Amar Guitarra present record at Lethes theatre
Guitar duo Amar Guitarra will present their latest record ‘Guitarra Viva’ on Saturday (April 2) at Faro’s Lethes theatre. João Cuña and Pedro Mendes “Pierre” will perform several pieces from
Faro becomes Algarve’s ‘flamenco capital’ in April
Faro is hosting its 12th Flamenco Festival on April 29-30 (Friday and Saturday). Alicia Márquez and Ramón Martinez are the stars and will lead two workshops as well as perform
Experts discuss future of Portugal and the EU
Two debates focusing on “The Future of Portugal and the EU” are being held at the FNAC stores in Faro and Guia on March 30 and 31. Led by Algarve-based
Anti-oil event at Faro musicians’ association
An event to raise awareness of the risks of oil prospecting and production in the Algarve will be taking place on Saturday (March 12) at Faro musicians’ association (ARCM). Organised
Faro hosts conference against animal abuse
A conference highlighting animal abuse and abandonment will take place on March 12 (Saturday) at the Faro HQ of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados). The event begins at
Algarve’s Wind Orchestra performs in Faro
The Algarve’s Wind Orchestra (Orquestra de Sopros do Algarve) will be interpreting works by Portuguese composer Jorge Salgueiro on Sunday (March 6) at Faro’s Teatro das Figuras. According to organisers,
British Airways links Faro to Stansted
British Airways has announced that it will be operating four new routes from London’s Stansted Airport to Faro in the Algarve, and Malaga, Palma and Ibiza in Spain. The flights
Algarve’s Mediterranean Diet Route seeks new members
Gastronomy should become a year-round tourist attraction in the Algarve. This is the objective of a group of businesspeople behind the Algarve’s Mediterranean Diet Route, a project that is now