‘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
Allgarve alternative is ‘better structured’
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com Allgarve may have come to an end but the Algarve is very much alive if entertainment is what you are looking for. This is the message
Alcoutim’s plans for growth dismissed by government
Two projects that were expected to dynamise the economy of the inland town of Alcoutim, in the eastern Algarve, have been dismissed by the government. Alcoutim Câmara says a bridge
Doctor hiring at Faro hospital
Faro Hospital is launching a public tender for the hiring of 115 specialist doctors, representing 25% of the total national medical recruitments permitted by the government until the end of
East Algarve event attracts thousands
Alcoutim’s Feira de Artesanato e Etnografia, an ethnographic art show held at the Pego Fundo river beach last weekend, attracted thousands of visitors to the eastern Algarve town. Around 50
Environmental crimes
Owners of Quinta da Rocha, a plot of land set within the protected Ria de Alvor estuary, in the Portimão council, have been ordered by the court to replenish flora
Free hospital screenings mark health week
Hospital Particular do Algarve (HPA) Group celebrated National Health Week (May 21 to 25) by offering 200 various screenings for free to patients at both the Alvor and Gambelas hospitals.
Orchestra concert
Algarve Orchestra is performing a free concert tonight (Friday) at Albufeira Municipal Auditorium featuring the works of composers from the 20th century. Starting at 9.30pm, the performance will include musical
Second worst May in 16 years for Algarve hotel industry
The Algarve suffered its worst May in hotel occupancy for the last 16 years, revealed the association representing hotels in the region. According to the Association of Hotels and Tourist
The place where time stands still
By INÊS LOPES ines.lopes@algarveresident.com

