Algarve railway remains in 1960
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com It was announced last year by Comboios de Portugal (CP) that the Algarve’s railway line would be upgraded and revamped as old trains were to be
Summer in the castle
Silves Câmara announced extended opening hours for the city’s Moorish castle during the summer months. Visitors to Silves are now able to enjoy the historical monument from 9am to 7pm (last
Summer policing strategy defined
Proximity policing and bolstered police numbers will provide tourists to the Algarve with a greater sense of safety and security this summer, said the Minister of Internal Affairs during a
‘Tourism Oscars’ to be presented in Algarve
The Algarve has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, says founder of World Travel Awards. Organisers of the World Travel Awards (WTA) have chosen the Algarve to
Confusion over cancelled events
By LYNNE BOOKER & INÊS LOPES news@algarveresident.com
Fire in Montes de Alvor
A fire started on the grassland adjacent to the Montes de Alvor aerodrome on Wednesday, June 13 at around 8.30pm. Reader Melvyn Mole, a resident of the area, said: “I
GNR to speak at crime prevention seminar at São Brás Museum
Safe Communities Algarve and GNR Faro will be holding a crime prevention seminar at São Bras Museum on Thursday, July 5 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. The event has been organised
Monchique jobs
In Monchique, 300 people in a population of 6,000 are out of work. The 5% jobless rate is one of the lowest in the Algarve, contradicting the region’s unemployment rate at
Monchique has firefighting helicopter
Monchique’s fire department welcomed the arrival of one of seven firefighting helicopters made available for the ‘Bravo’ fire combat mission in Portugal, which ends this month. Fire departments across the
Paid parking in Carvoeiro began this month
Two parking meters have been installed along one of Carvoeiro’s busiest roads. Charges to park at Rua do Barranco, the road out of the town, began on June 18. The