Algarve Expat represents UK in the Eurovision
- Written by Len Port
Portugal has dropped out of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 18th this year, but the UK’s official contender, the legendary Bonnie Tyler, will be flying the flag for Portugal in spirit.
36 hooves and country cooking
- Written by Natasha Donn, Algarve 123
One of the secrets for a happy life is the ability to live doing what you enjoy - but in these uncertain times, how many of us actually manage this? Is it possible at all?
Big Fish in Guyana
- Written by Paul Rees
Amazon fishing trip entrepreneur, the Algarve's very own Steve Townson has hit the big time in Guyana on a recent trip with fishing-mad clients. He is off to Brazil this weekend having caught this monster Arapaima in Guyana. This heavyweight is the largest freshwater scaled fish in the world.
Phone App launched for Algarve shoppers
- Written by Sue Englefield
Multi Mall Management have launched an mobile application to 13 shopping venues, 10 shopping centres & three retail parks, here in Portugal which includes Forum Algarve and Albufeira Retail Park.
Champion Water Dog's double life
- Written by Jan Cobley
This is the picture I dreamed of but did not expect. Cleo getting Best Champion Female and her point for Portuguese Grande Champion title. Thank you to Ana for the photo and Raquel for showing her for me. I hope my little story may inspire someone that there is no ‘mountain too high’ and that anything can be achieved with determination and focus.
Culture on the Left Bank
- Written by Lynne Booker, Algarve History Association
Dutchman Peter Dost and Portuguese Paula Ferreira have recently opened a wine and tapas bar on the left (northern) bank of the River Gilão in Tavira. It is called Pessoa´s Café and it commands views of the so-called Roman bridge, the clock tower of the church of Stª Maria, the Palácio da Galeria, the nineteenth century Old Market and the Jardim do Coreto as well as of the river itself.
