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’

July 16, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

July 16, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

July 9, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

July 9, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

July 9, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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,

July 9, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

July 9, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

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

July 9, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn