New social group
The Royal British Legion (RBL) Portugal branch is proposing to set up a social group in the Eastern Algarve area and is looking for interested participants. The group aim to
Orcas spotted in Albufeira
Four orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, were seen off the coast of Albufeira on June 16 by a group of tourists who were on a boat trip in
Pre-historical visit
A centre informing people about the megalithic monuments of Alcalar, Portimão, has already been visited by more than 1,500 people since it opened in March. The Alcalar Interpretation Centre takes
Race track an export growth engine for Algarve, says mayor
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com Portimão mayor Manuel da Luz says the Algarve race track is an important project to combat the problem of seasonality in the Algarve and its image
Self defence lessons for finance workers
Finance workers of Algarve tax departments are due to undertake self defence and weapons training to protect themselves against a rising number of attacks from a growing number of unemployed
Silves castle extends hours
Opening hours at the Silves Castle have been extended for the summer season. The castle will now remain open for visitors from 9am to 7pm, up until the end of
More caravan sites needed in Algarve
With the Algarve receiving approximately 40,000 visitors in caravans per year, to cope with the demand and avoid the loss of custom in this area of tourism, several Algarve associations
New Algarve 41 chairman
This month, members of the Algarve 41 Club welcomed Frank Bulmer, their new chairman. The Algarve 41 Club is a group made up of ex Round Tabler’s, who meet once
Air traffic controllers set to strike again
Further protests against government austerity measures including salary cuts, will initiate air strikes by Navegação Aérea de Portugal (NAV) and TAP airline employees today (June 29). Strikes by NAV workers are
Albufeira fun
Live entertainment by local performers has returned to the stage at Engº Duarte Pacheco square in Albufeira every Wednesday from 9.30pm until the end of September.

