Second worst May in 16 years for Algarve hotel industry
The Algarve suffered its worst May in hotel occupancy for the last 16 years, revealed the association representing hotels in the region. According to the Association of Hotels and Tourist
East Algarve event attracts thousands
Alcoutim’s Feira de Artesanato e Etnografia, an ethnographic art show held at the Pego Fundo river beach last weekend, attracted thousands of visitors to the eastern Algarve town. Around 50
Shuttle out
Despite the presence of star performers Pedro Martins and Telma Santos, Che Lagoense failed to make it past the group stage of badminton’s European Club Championships in Hungary. An opening
Elvis signs for Olhanense
Olhanense will hope to be on song next season with the acquisition of the highly rated central-midfield player Elvis Macedo Babanco from Liga d’Honor side Arouca. The Cape Verde international,
Studio opening special
A new studio, home to the Birch Photography company, has recently been completed and is awaiting inauguration on July 23. In commemoration of the new venture, Birch Photography will be
Environmental crimes
Owners of Quinta da Rocha, a plot of land set within the protected Ria de Alvor estuary, in the Portimão council, have been ordered by the court to replenish flora
Textile times in São Brás
Using a multitude of needlework and other fabric techniques, a second textile group has been established at São Brás Museum. Sessions take place every Thursday afternoon and a few places
Euro’2012
Portimão-born João Moutinho helped the Portuguese national side to a much improved performance during their opening Group B match against title favourites Germany. Manager Paulo Bento’s men were desperately unlucky
The place where time stands still
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com
Free hospital screenings mark health week
Hospital Particular do Algarve (HPA) Group celebrated National Health Week (May 21 to 25) by offering 200 various screenings for free to patients at both the Alvor and Gambelas hospitals.