SPORT & LEISURE

February 25 – Let’s Walk from Benafim.

February 26 & 27 – 1st Stage of the MTB Enduro Portugal Cup. São Brás de Alportel, Fonte Férrea Park. https://www.fpciclismo.pt/prova-btt

February 27 – Easy / Intermediate mountain bike ride starting in Estoi. Meet in the car park by the cemetery at 9.15am ready for a 9.30am start. Ride of 35 & 40 km. Information 913 226 954, paul.beesley@sapo.pt

February 27 – 45th Almond Blossom Cross Country. The Algarve Athletics Association organises another edition of the race. Albufeira, Olhos de Água, Pista de Cross da Aldeia das Açoteias, 10am to 2pm. 289 824 946

Until February 27 – Vale do Lobo M25 International Open 2022 at Vale do Lobo. 10am to 4pm. Free entry

March 1 – Let’s Walk through beautiful valleys near Monchique. 10am start, meet at Cerca da Rita. Drive to Monchique and at the roundabout on the edge of town take the first exit right, direction Alferce. Follow the road for about 3km when you will see a sign to the left ‘Cerca da Rita’, turn here and follow the road down to a junction with a large clearing under the trees, we will meet here. 5euros p.p. Julie 965 753 033 (details www.portugalwalks.com)

Every Tuesday & Friday – Walking Football 50+ at Clube Desportivo de Odiaxere (just off N125 at Odiaxere). 10am to 12pm. Just turn up or for more details contact Bill Harper email: bill@owfc.org or 960 234 641

East Algarve Walking Football.

Ongoing – Let’s tee-off together! Join us in playing golf while exploring the beautiful Algarve. International newcomers are looking forward to playing golf on a monthly basis. Visit our site to see where and when www. expatcentreportugal.com/events

Balaia Bowls Club (near Albufeira). Tue & Fri Am. Four rinks on natural grass. Two hour session €10 including hire of bowls. Meet 9.45 for 10.00 start. www.balaiabowls.org, secretary@balaiabowls.org