Join us for one of our bike rides through the Algarve countryside, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. See details below.
We have finalised dates for the 2019 Rota Vincentina tour, see more details below if you are interested joining us.
With curtain up in only a few weeks on The Algarveans’ next production, we turn the spotlight on the ladies of Ladies’ Day.
The comedy by Amanda Whittington is about four lasses from Hull who take a trip to Royal Ascot (when in York). Focusing on the friendship between the four distinctly different women, the play has proved hugely popular in the UK.
STEVEN VANHAUWAERT, the celebrated Belgian pianist will give 2 concerts at Os Agostos during February 2019. The first concert on February 26 – titled “Masters in surprise” will feature compositions by Franz Schubert, Tom De Leeuw, Camille Saint-Saens and Franz Liszt. The second on February 28 – “Transcendence” – will have music by Robert Schumann, Olivier Messiaen, Ferruccio Busoni, William Bolcon and Franz Liszt. Many Amigos and music lovers will remember Steven from his impressive performance at the final Amigos’ concert held at the São Lourenço Cultural Centre in 2013 and we are delighted to welcome him back again.
Fishing has always been a part of the economy of the Algarve, and historically the most important product has been tuna. Tuna migrate between their winter feeding grounds in the Atlantic and their summer spawning grounds in the eastern Mediterranean, and on these journeys, they must pass the Strait of Gibraltar. Tuna vary their routes when they approach the Strait, and no-one knows for certain the reasons for this variation.
Nightshift will be back in Almadena on Friday March 8th. Doors open from 20.30hrs, music starts around 21.00hrs. Hope to see you all again and bring your family, friends or colleagues for an evening full of dancing & fun!
Entry is €5. Drinks at affordable prices and bifanas can be ordered at the bar.
Speaker Dr Tim Harvey, editor of the American Cactus and Succulent Journal, will present a talk on the life and work of John Lavranos, (1926 to 2018.) on Thursday 28th February in the Library, Albufeira, at 10a.m.
For further information contact Burford Hurry burfordhpt@gmail.com. To reserve a place go to bobandrosi@gmail.com. There is a request for a donation of €5.
The British Consul, Simona Demuro, along with Regional Consular Policy Officer, Lorna Geddie, and Vice Consul, Gillian Herculano, will be leading a Skype session on Thursday, 21 February, for members of the British community in the Arganil area to respond to questions and concerns about the UK’s exit from the European Union.
'The Thames Discovery Programme'
On Tuesday 12th March, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Will Rathouse. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the Museu do Traje in São Bras, the second lecture will be at 6pm at the Convento de São José in Lagoa.
