Airline news
Aer Lingus has introduced a new weight allowance for hand luggage on its flights. With effect from this week, each passenger is allowed a limit of 10 kg. The previous
Portimão revamps local commerce
Portimão’s mayor joined forces with representatives from the region’s commerce association (ACRAL) and Portimão’s commercial association on July 26 to try to boost the city’s local businesses. Together they created
New services from Faro airport
By ELOÏSE WALTON eloise.walton@algarveresident.com Visitors to Faro airport will soon be able to benefit from an alternative mode of transport by hiring bicycles and pedalling into the heart of Faro
Chantal goes it alone with own hair and beauty salon
Having trained under a renowned Portuguese hair stylist based in the Algarve, Chantal Wilson decided to open her own salon in February 2009. Chantal Hair and Beauty Salon offers an
New hotel opens in Praia da Rocha
Praia da Rocha’s newest hotel, Hotel da Rocha, opened its doors to the public this month following a 25 million euro reconstruction. Although open for accepting guests, the hotel, whose
Spanish invest in Faro
Spanish retail outlet company Neinver is planning to invest 60 million euros in a new outlet centre in Faro council. The outlet, which will be in Estoi parish on land
Making property easy
Real estate agency and property management company Algarve Easy Property has recently relocated its premises to the main avenue in Lagos, providing a modern, stylish and easy to find office
Food, wine and networking
Wine and appetizers were the order of the day at a British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce network evening on July 16. The event was held at the Quinta do Barranco Longo
Making special occasions unforgettable
Wedding and party planning specialists Quinta Occasions opened the doors of new premises in Almancil at a launch party on July 18. Sally Roberts, owner of the Quinta Jacintina five-star
Don’t lose your freedom
A scooter for people with mobility problems who want to continue enjoying their freedom during the summer months is now available in the Algarve. Going to the beach should be