Big kick-off
The 23rd Liga de Honra- equivalent of the English Coca-Cola Championship- season kicked off in Portugal last weekend. The 2012/2013 campaign sees the old second division joined by six ‘B’
BIKE RIDE
The 10th ‘Passeio de Cicloturismo’ will leave Praia da Rocha next Sunday, August 26. The 70km cycle ride will pass through borough of Portimão’s various parishes before returning to its
Golf for firefighters!
The Pestana Vale da Pinta course will be the venue for the seventh Progarve-Bombeiros de Lagoa Golf Tournament on September 2. The competition in aid of the local fire service
São Mamede in São Lourenço
A collective art exhibition entitled ‘Galeria São Mamede in São Lourenço’ is currently running at the São Lourenço Cultural Centre in Almancil until August 31. Artists showing their work include
Tour of Portugal
One of the country’s oldest sporting events, the Tour of Portugal, celebrates its 74th edition from next Wednesday. Unfortunately for local cycling fans, the race is once again avoiding the
World-class keeper joins Olhanense
By CHRIS WRIGHT Portugal’s hero against England in the penalty shoot-outs at the Euro Finals 2004 and the World Cup Finals 2006, goalkeeper Ricardo, has signed a 12-month contract with
RECORD ATTENDANCE AT GENERAL MEETING
Over 200 members of the Olhanense club attended the meeting where concerns were expressed regarding the recruitment of players for the coming season. President Isidoro Sousa stated that the club
QUARTEIRENSE 0-3 OLHANENSE
Goals from new signing Abdi, a stunning 30 metre strike from Jander and an own goal were enough to give Olhanense victory. The Brazilian Luiz Carlos, a former U.Leiria goalkeeper,
BIG MATCH
Portugal’s first international since the Euro 2012 Championships will be shown live on television channel RTP1. The pre-World Cup qualifying phase match against Panama is being played at the Stadium
August 3 results
Last week we asked readers if they thought caravans and motorhomes were an eyesore along the coastal areas. A majority of voters, 65%, said the vehicles spoilt the beauty of

