Portugal Resident10 AugPink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association
The ninth annual Pink Ladies Day charity golf event will take place on Thursday, September 3, at Pestana Silves Golf Course, once again raising funds for the Algarve Oncology Association The post Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulPêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music
The popular Arraial do Petisco returns to the village of Pêra, in the municipality of Silves, this month, offering six evenings of traditional Algarve cuisine, live music and community spirit. The post Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JulAlgarve Senior Bikers head west for cooler July ride
The Algarve Senior Bikers headed towards the cooler west coast for their July ride, organised by Phill Anderson and Andrew Chilton. Two groups set off from Silves before climbing into The post Algarve Senior Bikers head west for cooler July ride appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 JulSilves seeks young volunteers for Medieval Fair
Young people in the municipality of Silves are being invited to volunteer at this year’s 21st Silves Medieval Fair, giving them the chance to help organise one of the Algarve’s The post Silves seeks young volunteers for Medieval Fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident13 JulSilves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age
One of the Algarve’s biggest and most popular summer events returns next month as the Silves Medieval Fair transforms the historic city into the bustling medieval capital formerly known as The post Silves Medieval Fair returns with tribute to its Islamic golden age appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 JulSilves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years
One of the Algarve’s most important industrial heritage sites welcomed visitors for the first time in 16 years on Saturday evening, July 4, as the restored Cork Museum at Silves’ The post Silves Cork Museum opens doors for first preview in 16 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulRaise a glass at Silves Beer Fest
It’s almost time for the Silves Beer Fest, an event that every year brings beer lovers together for a celebration of some of the best brews that can be found The post Raise a glass at Silves Beer Fest appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 .
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 .
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 .