New gym to open at Cascade Resort
A new gym is to open to the public at the Cascade Wellness and Lifestyle Resort, Lagos on December 1. The first 100 one-year memberships bought will receive 30% discount.
Silves Christmas Fair
A Christmas Fair is to be held at the Hotel Colinas dos Mouros, Silves on November 20, starting at 10.30am. There will be craft stalls offering ideas for Christmas gifts,
easyJet’s big plans for 2012
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com Luton-based low-cost airline carrier easyJet looks set to have transported a healthy 3.7 million passengers to Portugal by the end of this year – 200,000 more
New trains arrive in Algarve
New, more modern Comboios de Portugal (CP) trains with sliding doors and air-conditioning are now running on the Vila Real de Santo António to Faro section of the rail network.
Sleep Easy opens in Lagoa
George and Sue Whitfield have opened a new shop, Sleep Easy, in Lagoa specialising in mattresses, headboards, bedsteads and side cabinets. A range of mattress types is available and are
A trade organisation with an illustrious history
BPCC Chairman António Comprido traces the history of the organisation since 1911. It was at nine o’clock on April 19, 1911 when a meeting with the British Legation began, presided
Accreditation for clinic
A rehabilitation clinic in São Brás de Alportel is the only accredited Portuguese clinic in the world, according to the local Câmara. The Centro de Medicina de Reabilitação do Sul
Algarve bone marrow donor appeal
A nationwide appeal for bone marrow donors to help a Portuguese footballer’s son who suffers from Leukaemia has been making the headlines in Portugal. Three-year-old Gustavo, the son of Benfica
Temporary standstill at Faro Airport
Due to unstable weather conditions, Faro airport terminal was temporarily closed on Wednesday, October 26. At the time of going to press on Wednesday, winds were predicted to reach gusts
British Ambassador says Portugal is ideal business partner
By Inês Lopes ines.lopes@theresidentgroup.com During her first official visit to the Algarve, British Ambassador Jill Gallard attended a BPCC dinner on Wednesday, October 19, evening, where she spoke of her