The Algarve’s first concept store
New to Quinta do Lago is a space for the promotion of new designers and design trends “outside of the common circuit”. A concept store, labelled simply THE, is a
Crime prevention seminar attracts over 100
A seminar on crime prevention held at São Brás Museum on July 2 attracted more than 100 residents of all nationalities. The event, jointly organised by Safe Communities Algarve and
Mayor says Praia grande project will enhance nature
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com Silves mayor has strongly defended the controversial plans to create a multimillion euro tourist resort on the doorstep of an important wildlife sanctuary adjacent to Praia
Three cultures in Cacela Velha
A music festival celebrating three cultures is taking place at Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, this month. Entitled ‘Music of 3 Cultures’, the event will see three performances
Dolphin quality
Sea tourism activities company Dolphins Driven in Albufeira announced that it had become the first company of its kind to receive a certificate of quality under the Standards ISO9001 regulation.
Mixed fortunes at the races
The latest big weekend at the International Autodrome of the Algarve saw the ‘home’ team come close to victory in the two main race categories. The feature FIA GT1 World
Two Montechoro restaurants linked to drug dealing
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com Two drug dealers, described as the main suppliers of cocaine and heroin in Albufeira, along with eight other individuals were arrested in a major drug bust
Estoi Rotary Club president
Bill Mahoney, having completed his 12 months as President of Rotary Club Estoi Palace International, handed over the Presidency for the Rotary Year 2012/2013 to Claire Larson during the club’s
Montechoro charity shop moves premises
After 12 years “behind the chemist” in Montechoro, Albufeira, the Amigos dos Gatos do Algarve (AGA) charity shop has moved to new premises. The new shop is now 20 metres away from the old
Ulysses alone again … but among vineyards
Quinta dos Vales received a giant bronze sculpture from northern Spain, towering to an impressive four metre height and weighing nearly two tonnes, to be on show at the wine