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  • NEW OWNERS FOR CASA ALGARVIA

    NEW OWNERS FOR CASA ALGARVIA

    The owners of the well-known Oasis restaurant in Carvoeiro have taken over the management of the equally established Casa Algarvia, located on Estrada do Farol. Following a complete refurbishment, which included a new décor, a modern bar area and a brand new kitchen, new owners Frank and Cristina and their team held an opening party in March to signal a new era for the restaurant. Serving typical regional and Portuguese cuisine, Casa Algarvia is open daily for lunch and dinner, while the Oasis restaurant on Rua do Barranco will continue to run as normal.

    Tel: 282 357 604

  • TRIATHLONS RETURN TO PRAIA DA LUZ AND SAGRES

    TRIATHLONS RETURN TO PRAIA DA LUZ AND SAGRES

    A great turn out for Algarve Triathlons.

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    Following the huge success of the first Praia da Luz Triathlon last April, and with the Martinhal Triathlon following suit in October, both events are set to return this year. Organised by Algarve Triathlons, the second Praia da Luz Triathlon takes place on April 25 and includes two distances ­ Sprint and Olympic ­ which can be entered individually or as a team/relay. Now a fixture on the Algarve’s annual calendar, the race will be followed by an after-party with barbecue, live music and chill-out bar next to Fortaleza da Luz. The Martinhal Triathlon in Sagres will take place in November (date to be confirmed). www.algarvetriathlons.com

  • NEW ESTATE AGENTS OPENS IN CARVOEIRO

    NEW ESTATE AGENTS OPENS IN CARVOEIRO

    An evolution of Panoramic Invest, the Carvoeiro-based company focused on quality building projects and project management, the real estate agency Panoramic Properties opened its doors at the far end of Rua do Barranco (‘out’ road) in March. Company director Rene Kalkbrenner has developed the real estate side of the business and is joined at the new office by established sales team Maureen and Luís Barão. With a solid reputation in property management in Carvoeiro since 1985 and with experience in the real estate field for almost a decade, Maureen Barão has been building up a portfolio of properties that are in keeping with the company’s philosophy “Focus on quality”, including apartments, townhouses, plots and villas. Initially focusing on the Carvoeiro/Ferragudo area, the agents have plans to expand further throughout the Algarve. Tel: 282 359 197

  • TONY’S UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

    TONY’S UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

    Tony’s by Chico

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    One year after it first opened, Tony’s snack bar on Rua do Barranco has been taken over by another well-known Carvoeiro restaurateur, Francisco Pina, formerly of Chico’s Restaurant. In search of a more laid-back venture after many years in the restaurant business, the restaurateur has kept the same concept at Tony’s. A blend of snack and modern diner, the bright and airy venue has a large outdoor terrace and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with hamburgers, baguettes, jacket potatoes and various other snacks and cakes. Open from 8am until late in the high season.

  • PORTIMÃO CELEBRATES 90 YEARS AS A CITY

    PORTIMÃO CELEBRATES 90 YEARS AS A CITY

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    Music, theatre, sports, literature and citizenship all featured heavily in the programme that aimed to celebrate Portimão’s 90 years as a city. The official anniversary may have been on December 11, but celebrations took place over a fortnight and marked a number of other milestones within the city. The programme, which “aimed to evoke the past, celebrate the present and, above all, look to the future, giving special focus to the new generation of athletes and artists in the city”, according to Portimão Câmara, included plays at the TEMPO theatre, special exhibitions at the Portimão Museum, musical performances from local organisations, charity walks, sports competitions and various ceremonies recognising athletes who have excelled in their fields and members of the community for their notable work in different areas. Alongside the Municipal Day celebrations, the programme also marked the 25th anniversary of the Western Algarve Blood Donors Association with a blood drive, the 7th anniversary of the city’s municipal market on Avenida São João de Deus, with a sushi and sashimi demonstration and gin and liqueur tasting, and the 29th anniversary of the Portimão Choral Group, with a concert held at TEMPO. For information on events throughout 2015, visit the Portimão Facebook page.
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  • New Book Launched on Birds of the Algarve

    New Book Launched on Birds of the Algarve

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    ‘Birds of Algarve’ is a book published in 2014 by German biologist Manfred Temme. The 256-page volume, features beautiful images and descriptions in both English and German of 190 of the 250 (approximate) bird species recorded in the Algarve.

    The idea of the book arose from the interest shown by readers of the Algarve’s German-language magazine Entdecken Sie Algarve, in its monthly articles by Dr. Manfred Temme, an accomplished ornithologist and photographer.

    The publishers (Editurismo) worked closely with Dr. Temme to design and produce the book that is intended not only for an audience of birdwatching enthusiasts, a growing niche in the Algarve tourism market, but also anyone interested in nature.

    “Birdwatchers in the Algarve gather at the principal locations that attract bird life such as the wetland areas of Ria Formosa and Lagoa dos Salgados where specific facilities exist,” said Dr. Temme. “But we also hope the book will appeal to property-owners and tourists who wish to identify and enjoy the birdlife that visit their homes, or even the hotels where they are staying.”

    For more information, contact the publishers at the Editurismo offices (Entdecken Sie Algarve): (+351) 282 341 059 | editur@editurismo.com

    Article updated 16th August, 2022

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