The Portuguese pepper empire was founded at the time of Vasco da Gama´s epic voyage around the Cape of Good Hope in 1498, and flourished for much of the sixteenth century. But towards the end of that century, two fundamental difficulties challenged the Royal monopoly.
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK is delighted to invite you to take part in our Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner on Thursday 4th July at Vila Sol golf course in Vliamoura, the heart of the Algarve.
This is a great opportunity to grow your network, discover new opportunities and develop deeper connections, from SMEs to larger companies, all while enjoying a nice dinner!
Born in Mindelo and resident of Olhão, Luís Firmino is passionate about the musical tradition of his native Cape Verde. On the next Fridays in June beginning at 8:30 pm, he will perform on the cavaquinho and guitar the music of his native country, accompanied by one or two surprise guests with whom he will warm the nights of the República 14.
W: http://re-criativarepublica14.pt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/republica.catorze/
Join us for one of our bike rides through the Algarve countryside, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. See details below.
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica a novel is “an invented prose narrative of considerable length and a certain complexity that deals imaginatively with human experience, usually through a connected sequence of events.” When and where was the first novel written? Which influences contributed to its origin? What genres can be distinguished? Do different nationalities admire and enjoy distinctive forms of writing or can a universal preference for certain novels be found? After an introduction to the history of the novel by Ellen,. let us discuss these factors and try to come up with definitions and answers. We may even make a list of the ten best novels ever!
A Bench In The Sun by Ron Clark, performed by The Algarveans on June 27, 28 and 29 at Convento São José, Lagoa.
BOOK NOW IN ORDER TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS & LIFT. BAR OPEN 7pm and drinks, which may be pre-ordered, during the interval.
Painters, Dutch couple Justine and Edwin, living in Olhão for 10 years, will be exhibiting their individual paintings as well as their larger collaborative paintings. Their contrasting styles are complemented in their still life paintings, as homage and respect both to painter and partner.
The majority of work shown will be Edwin’s - gestural and experimental, whilst Justine’s work is methodical and meticulous.
GALOPIM - Friday, May 31st at 9:30 p.m. at República 14 in Olhão.
In early 2017, João Tiago Neto, mentor of bands such as "Melomeno - Rítmica" and "Nome", groups that stood out in the Algarvian music scene, decided to create a new project of his own named GALOPIM (Moço de recados).
With an EP of 4 songs already recorded GALOPIM is written in Portuguese with lyrics that tell us stories of everyday life without forgetting love as an important theme. With a musical style that goes from the electronic-pop to the experimental low-fi, Galopim advances to a new stage with the company of the musician, also from the Algarve, André de Oliveira on guitars and synthesizers. Friday 9:30 pm at the Re-Criativa República 14 in Olhão.
W: http://re-criativarepublica14.pt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/republica.catorze/
