Events to look out for this year in and around Alvor:Click on The Portugal News 'Events calendar' to find more of what's on in the Algarve. Go to www.the-news.net and click on the logo on the left hand side at the bottom of the screen.
Portugal walks will resume again 15 September due to the hot weather.
Gastronomic Allgarve Gourmet - Portimao - until Thursday 29 JulyLive cooking demonstrations and sampling sessions with food produced from Algarve. Different chefs will take centre stage in Portimao Museum. There will be wine bar, and leisure area with a mini stage for concerts and DJs. Entry fee between 10 euros (2 sample dished plus wine, water & coffee. 15 euros four samples dishes. The gourmet show will relocate to Olhao from 10 - 15 August. Followed by the Cataplane Experience in Vilamoura 1 - 5th September.
Mark Knoffler - Lisbon - 27th JulyRock Concert at the Campo Pequeno www.ticketline.pt
Music - Albufeira - Wedneday 28 July at 10pmAlgarve Orchestra in conjunction with the Theatre of the Algarve presents "Ensaio Aberto" the Praca do Municipio. Time 10pm works by: Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini & Bizet
Talk - Sao Bras de Alportel - Wedneday 28 July 11amProfessor Trevor Haywood will be talking on the Phillip II of Spain at the Museum at Sao Bras at 11am. Contact
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Algarve Orchestra - Albufeira - 29 July at 10pm"Ensaio Aberto" in the Praca do Municipio. Works by Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini & Bizet
Algarve Orchestra - Lagos - 30 July at 10pm"Ensaio Aberto" with works by Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini & Bizet. Venue: Complexo Desportivo Municipal.
Jazz Festival - Loule - Friday 30 July - Saturday 31 July at 10 pm
With Bojan Z Tetraband, Geraldine Laurent / Time Out Trio. Praca Duarte Pacheco. McCoy Tyner Trio with special guest Joe Lovano. Contact Casa da Cultura de Loule. Tel: 289 415 860
Portimao Grande Show - Friday 30 July Harmonia do Samba (European Tour 2010) in the Portimao Arena. Tickets on www.ticketline.sapo or arena. Tel 282 410 440, Worten, Fnac
Musical event - Monchique - 31 July at 22:00With bagpipes. Os Pauliteiros and Gaibeiros de Miranda present a culturual event. Entrance free at the Largo dos Choroes.
Algarve Stars on Ice - Portimao - Saturday 31 July 6pm - 9.30pmPart 1 Carmen, Part 2 Mary Poppins. Venue Portimao Arena. Tickets at the Arena or www.blueticket.pt
Festival dos Oceanos - Lisbon - Saturday 31 July Lauryn Hill (formally of the Fugees) attending. Tickets free.
Motor Park, Mexilhoeira Grande near Alvorsee their web site www.autrodromodoalgarve.com
Alvor Tourist OfficeRua Dr. Afonso Costa, No. 51, 8500 - 016 Alvor. Tel: 282 457 540
Visit www.turismodoalgarve.pt for the official regional website or www.visitalgarve.pt for the website aimed at visitors.
General Interest
Cork
Looking for a traditional Portuguese gift? What gift could be more fitting to this criteria than cork. Portugal being the largest producers of cork in the world have used this versatile material to make all sorts of unique gifts. Alvor has a small cork shop where everything is made from, you guessed it, cork. From handbags to key rings, the perfect stocking present. Look along the side roads for a shop called "Caleidoscopio" on Rua de Abril. Let you in on a little secret:Magical courtyard, fairytail surrounding, delicious tapas and welcoming owners. It can only be Bar 13, a local favourite tucked away in the back streets of Alvor.... For more information click here 
Extraordinary cocktailsExpresso martini, mandarin and mint cocktail, nutty colada and cheesecake martini the list of innovative and mouth watering cocktails available is endless. Mourisco bar in Alvor led by meticulous bar man Luis who is currently finishing his final year of college in bar management seems to have no end of inspiration for his unusual yet delicious cocktails. His recent invention cheesecake cocktail is perfect for those with a sweeter tooth, a mixture of  fresh strawberry concentrate forms the base of the drink followed by a creamy amarreto flavour and topped of with dustings of vanilla biscuit, heavenly!
Aside from the tasty cocktails the bar itself is beautifully decorated and offers a peaceful sanctuary away from all the hustle and bustle. The ornate design which looks like the work of a modern architect actually dates back 30 years and is certainly worth a look. Look out for it: Mourisco bar, Alvor main street. November Sunshine..
This photo taken late November is a perfect example of the type of climate experienced this winter in the Algarve. Some brave individuals were even taking a swim in the Atlantic waters. With flights so cheap at this time of year the Algarve is proving to be an ideal winter retreat.
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