Formula 1 racing’s return to Portugal produced a history-making performance by the sport’s dominant driver in recent seasons. It didn't begin all that well for Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton when the green flag went up for the start of the Portuguese Grand Prix in the Algarve. The British racing star … Read more about History Made at Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Algarve
Motorsports fans will be able to enjoy an unprecedented double Grand Prix treat in the Algarve this autumn. For the first time in 24 years, Formula 1 action returns to Portugal with the Portugal Heineken Grand Prix from 23 to 25 October at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in … Read more about Pulsating Formula 1 and MotoGP Action in the Algarve
Faro Airport is to play a key role in EasyJet’s expansion plans for 2021. The airline company has announced it will open two new seasonal bases in time for next summer: in Faro, the gateway to southern Portugal’s Algarve region; and Málaga-Costa del Sol in Spain. According to EasyJet, “The new … Read more about New EasyJet Seasonal Base Planned for Faro
One of the many great attractions of the Algarve is that the popular tourist region’s festive holiday season extends well beyond summer. Essentially throughout the year, in fact. From today, for example, visitors and residents can enjoy the 11th annual Birdwatching & Nature Activities … Read more about Birdwatching, Walking Trails and Top Equestrian Action in the Algarve
The 10th edition of the Rota do Petisco snack trail is now underway and is programmed to continue until 11 October. Organised by the Teia D’Impulsos association, the route travels throughout the Algarve region, from coast to coast, “looking for the most delicious food”. This year’s event is the … Read more about Tasting Trail Showcases the Algarve’s Culinary Delicacies
Portugal has re-emphasised the country’s safe tourism bona fides in response to the UK government’s re-introduction of quarantine restrictions for returning travellers. For three weeks the country was exempt from Britain’s self-quarantine regulation before a rise in coronavirus cases (above a … Read more about UK Quarantine Update: Algarve Region Highlights Enhanced Health and Safety Measures
Travelling to the Algarve last week, George Coetzee had some impressive pedigree in his golfing luggage. At 34 he was a four-time Tour champion, but all those wins had come in Africa: three in his home country of South Africa and one in Mauritius. At the end of the week, he had rectified that … Read more about South African Golf Star Wins Portugal Masters in the Algarve
The European Tour’s Iberian Swing is now underway at Spain’s renowned Royal Valderrama Club before moving to the Algarve next week. Following a major reshaping of the Tour to accommodate COVID-19 protocols for major sports events, Europe’s top players have set up “bubble” camp in southern Europe … Read more about Algarve Set to Host Next Leg of Iberian Golf Swing
