Python seized and dog owners fined
A python was seized by GNR police on April 18 in Albufeira. During a routine street patrol on Rua Bartolomeu Dias, the police intercepted a Portuguese man carrying a Python
Fatacil grounds were considered for caravan site
Lagoa Câmara looked into the possibility of turning the Fatacil grounds into a temporary park for motorhomes and caravans to maximise on the premises’ potential and generate much-needed revenue. The
Running Fado Ballet
In commemoration of World Dance Day, the Portuguese dance group Quorum Ballet will be performing at the Louletano Theatre, in Loulé, tomorrow (Saturday) at 9.30pm and on Sunday (April 29)
Food and wine pairing at Quinta do Lago
Algarve Wine Society members gathered on the terrace of the Dutch owned Florian restaurant at Valverde in Quinta do Lago last week for a special food and wine pairing event.
Sea Lions now at Aquashow
Directly from South Africa, sea lions Balu, Busby and Twiggy are the latest additions to the Aqua Show amusement family park in Quarteira. From May 1, when the park re-opens,
Get fit with a little help from Training Spot
Training Spot is a new personal training studio located in Portimão. At the studio, personal trainers Nelson Cabrita and Paulo Cabrita focus on getting their clients on top form and achieving
Shopping crisis in Portimão city centre
A total of 100 traditional shops out of 300 in Portimão have closed down since 2009, announced the president of the city’s business association. Paulo Pacheco from the Associação de
It’s photo time in Portimão
Portimão’s popular annual photography competition Corrida Fotográfica de Portimão is being held this year on May 12. More than 200 participants are expected to enter the competition which takes two
Tivoli general manager Appointed
Mário Custódio has been appointed new general manager for Tivoli Victoria and The Residences at Victoria Clube de Golfe, both in Vilamoura. Previously general manager at Tivoli Lagos, Mário Custódio
Loulé art school
A new art school has recently opened in Loulé. Called Aqui Há Arte, the school aims to teach painting, sketching and other art techniques in all media to all ages.