Algarve forests to be revitalised
A major reforestation programme for the Algarve, covering 65 hectares of land, has been announced by water authority Águas do Algarve as part of the Odelouca Environmental Project’s compensatory measures.
Algarve not appealing enough to international markets
An internationally appealing events programme is urgently needed for the region as an alternative to Allgarve, a local MP told the Secretary of State for Tourism in a parliamentary session
Algarve volley
Portimão-born Portuguese national volleyball team captain Joao Jose led his German club side Friedrichshafen to a 3-0 victory over French Champions League play-off opponents Tours VB. Click here to follow
Ancient building to become visitors’ centre
A 16th century building in Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António, is to be transformed into a visitors’ centre in the first half of this year. The Câmara said
AnimaZoo
An exhibition by the Art West group will be held at the Zoo of Lagos in Barão de São João from March 30 until April 30. The exhibition, AnimaZoo, will
Atlantic crown
FC Midtjylland beat Dynamo Zagreb 1-0 to win the second edition of the Atlantic Cup tournament at the Stadium of the Algarve. The Danes enjoyed the training facilities at the
Republic of Ireland Youth team in region
The Republic of Ireland Under-17s football squad, seven of whom are with English Premier League clubs, were full value for their win over Immortal Juniors at the Colina Verde Sports
‘Portugal may leave Euro’
The author of the best-selling book The Big Short, which tells the story of what led to the Wall Street crisis in America, believes that Portugal may well consider abandoning
Get your oranges
An orange festival is being held on the Avenida S. João in Portimão until Sunday. The festival runs during the regular market hours of 7am to 2pm and 5pm to
Smash hits
Portimão is once again the venue for tennis’ Tivoli Ladies Open from tomorrow (Saturday). The http://www.0,000 WTA-ranking tournament brings together around 100 aspiring professionals, with this year’s 9th edition headed