Benfica start defence of cup

Olhanense take on league leaders Benfica at the José Arcanjo Stadium, Olhão on Wednesday December 19, kick-off 7.45pm in the third phase of the League Cup. The Lisbon club has

November 13, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

November 30 results

Will Portugal’s gastronomy segment be affected by a 23% VAT rate in the restaurant sector? Last week we asked readers if the gastronomy segment in Portugal would be affected by

November 7, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Football helps Figo Foundation

An amateur football match raised more than €500 for the Luís Figo Foundation which helps underprivileged children. The match was played last Saturday in Lagoa and The Hardly Athletic team

November 7, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Portimão on the up

Last Sunday afternoon, Portimonense secured only their third home victory of the season by beating Penafiel 2-1 in the Algarve. Again it was Nigerian forward Simi, a second-half substitute for

November 7, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Rally latest

The just-released WRC calendar for 2013 has confirmed the April 11 to 14 Portuguese round which will once again take in the Algarve, lower Alentejo as well as a Superspecial

November 7, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Chequered flags

By SKIP BANDELE sport@algarveresident.com Last Saturday saw the climax of Rotax World Finals following a week of top class karting action at the Portimão Motor Park. In the presence of

November 6, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Golf drive

Last week saw the Portimão area host the inaugural Europcar International Trophy, a new annual event designed to link the international car hire firm’s brand with the most popular sport

October 30, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn