Portugal Resident2 JulGNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves
The GNR have seized 1,100 litres of aguardente de medronho (Arbutus brandy) in Silves as part of an operation targeting the illegal production and sale of the traditional Algarve spirit. The post GNR seize 1,100 litres of medronho in Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News25 JunSunset Secrets returns to Algarve castle
One of the Algarve's best-loved summer events is set to return next month as Sunset Secrets once again takes over Silves Castle with an evening programme of live music, local gastronomy and entertainment.
The Portugal News25 JunDancing in the Aisles
On Saturday, 13 June, the Silves Rotary Club Charity concert was held at the charming Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório in Silves.
Portugal Resident25 JunSilves Iberian lynx centre seeks volunteers
Portugal’s National Iberian Lynx Breeding Centre (CNRLI) in Silves is looking for volunteers to help support one of Europe’s most successful wildlife conservation programmes. The Institute for Nature Conservation and The post Silves Iberian lynx centre seeks volunteers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunSunset Secrets return to Silves Castle
The popular Sunset Secrets series is returning to Silves Castle this July, bringing its unique brand of late-evening experiences to one of the Algarve’s most historic landmarks. Organised by Silves The post Sunset Secrets return to Silves Castle appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunHistoric Cork Museum returns to Silves with opening-night celebration
The Cork Museum at the historic Fábrica do Inglês in Silves will reopen to the public on Saturday, July 11, with a special event marking the return of one of The post Historic Cork Museum returns to Silves with opening-night celebration appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News23 JunSilves’ Cork Museum at iconic Fábrica do Inglês to open to public on 11 July: Bookings available after 16-year closure
Visitors can now register to attend the reopening of the Cork Museum, which will welcome the public once again on 11 July, developer Carvoeiro Branco announced today, 23 June.
Portugal Resident23 JunDid you know? Espaço JALI breathes new life into Silves heritage
I was recently introduced to Marion Buz, founder of the Espaço JALI in Silves, which has become a prominent venue in the Algarve’s cultural scene where art, music and culture The post Did you know? Espaço JALI breathes new life into Silves heritage appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunSilves unveils new ‘window to the mountainside’ photo spot
Visitors to Silves have a new place to stop, take in the view and snap a photograph. The Algarve municipality has unveiled a large wooden swing overlooking the surrounding countryside, The post Silves unveils new ‘window to the mountainside’ photo spot appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunSilves Rotary concert raises €2,000 for education projects
The Rotary Club of Silves held a charity concert on Saturday, June 13, at the charming Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório, raising €2,000 for the club’s education projects. The audience was captivated The post Silves Rotary concert raises €2,000 for education projects appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JunAlgarve citrus producers warn “stolen oranges” sold along EN125 may not be safe to eat
Several citrus producers in the municipality of Silves in the Algarve are reporting a sharp increase in orange thefts, with some claiming losses of several tonnes of fruit worth tens The post Algarve citrus producers warn “stolen oranges” sold along EN125 may not be safe to eat appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News15 JunAlgarve municipalities under very high rural wildfire risk, expected to remain elevated all week
Silves, Loulé, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira were placed under a very high rural wildfire risk warning this Monday, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).