New beauty and wellness salon opens in Carvoeiro
Qualified Ukrainian beautician Iryna Bunyak opened a new beauty and wellness salon in the centre of Carvoeiro on July 15, offering a variety of treatments and massage. Iryna, who speaks
Arabian Nights
Every Thursday night until September 9 the Pousada do Convento de Graça in Tavira will be transformed allowing guests to take part in an Arabian theme night complete with belly
New face at Algarve race track
by DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com As the business strategy of Peninsula Motorsport, formerly Puxar Lustro, is changing, professional driver Michael Prophet has joined Phil Egginton in the business based at the
Real time flight information
Vodafone has launched a new service in conjunction with ANA Aeroportos, the Portuguese national airport management company, to allow users to keep up to date with arrivals and departures at
Security firm predicts Algarve growth
International security company Securitas has announced an annual turnover in the Algarve of 8.6 million euros for 2009, with predictions for 2010 to see a growth of four per cent
Lagos Zoo introduces new resident
A female Rhinoceros Hornbill, Aceros rhinoceros, arrived at Faro airport on July 8 after being flown in from Barcelona Zoo to take up residence at Lagos Zoo, located near Barão
Setting new standards
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com For decades, the Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra has been a popular destination for holidaymakers in the region and has played an important part in
Alicoop rescue
Algarve-based retail group Alicoop, which went into bankruptcy a year ago with debts of around 80 million Euros, could be saved by its main bank creditors. A recovery plan for
From night spot to coffee stop
Bugatti, situated at the entrance of the Vale do Lobo Praça, has reopened after complete refurbishment, turning the former nightspot into a modern café bar. Owners of Bugatti closed the
Purobeach grand opening
Celebrities, DJs and guests attended the grand opening of Purobeach Vilamoura on July 3, the first of the chain of lifestyle bars to open outside Spain. Purobeach aims to be

