Embark on an unforgettable journey
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com Now officially open to the public, a 340 kilometre picturesque nature trail stretching from Sagres to Santiago do Cacém in the Alentejo, presents an opportunity for
Fado spectacle
Lovers of fado music will be treated to a spectacle of Fado Vadio on two evenings in Olhão. Fado Vadio is a distinct form of singing fado and is different
Monchique Strategy
A public forum to discuss the local action plan for Monchique is taking place tomorrow (Saturday) from 3pm to 5pm in the town’s Caixa Agrícola. The Local Agenda 21 forum,
Aljezur GNR station – not fit for purpose
A formal complaint concerning the Aljezur GNR station, made to the câmara of Aljezur, details the appalling conditions in which officers are expected to work. The Association of Professional Guards
Blues for restaurants and retails shops as summer ends
Tourism and business associations in the Algarve are concerned many establishments will close down at the end of this summer season. Despite a busy high season so far, with a
Octopus fishing spirals downwards
The Octopus Fishing Association of the Algarve (Associação dos Armadores da Pesca do Polvo do Algarve) has indicated a deep concern about the future livelihood of those fishermen who rely
PM undisturbed by rally against tolls
A slow drive and car horn protest against the A22 tolls was held outside Aquashow in Quarteira, where the Prime Minister presided over a Social Democratic Party (PSD) event on
President visits Albufeira hospital
Portugal’s President, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, visited the new HPP Saúde private hospital in Albufeira on its official opening day last week. The President took time from his Algarve holiday to
Problematic departures at Faro airport
Last Sunday (August 19), an outbound TAP 1900 flight from Faro Airport destined for Lisbon was forced to make an emergency landing just 14 minutes after departure. The morning flight
Road works permanently suspended in Algarve
A project to redevelop 620 kilometres of Algarve and Alentejo roadways, which was expected to be finished this year, has been permanently suspended due to lack of funding, leaving many