Algarve

Traffic on the A22 decreased 58% in the first two months of the year, in comparison to the same period in 2011. Data sent by the government to the Algarve

By Sophie McCarrick sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com A lack of rainfall in the Algarve has for some time been affecting agricultural production throughout the region. Faro in particular is now suffering from a

By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com A group of residents who have been fighting an “endless battle” against the construction and development of quarries in the areas of Faro, Tavira and São

A police operation carried out in Albufeira in May led to the identification of 115 individuals suspected of selling counterfeit drugs in the area. Selling crushed pain killers disguised as

Music group Quadro Nuevo from Germany will be performing a concert entitled ‘Songs of a Grand Voyage’ in the church square of Igreja de Santa Maria de Ourique, Alentejo, on

Algarve’s overall occupancy level during May was 55.2%, down by 3.7% in comparison to the same month in 2011, according to data accumulated by AHETA, the region’s hotels and tourist

A short film to promote the Algarve region to the domestic market will feature popular Portuguese TV presenter Sílvia Alberto. Cameras rolled in the region last weekend for the film

A fun day in aid of abandoned animals will be held on Sunday, June 10 at the Orchard House, located at number 23 Quintinhas Vilamoura, from 11am to 4pm. Entry

Albufeira council tops the national list of ‘gold beaches’ for “excellent” water quality. The distinctions, awarded annually by environmental association Quercus, went to 74 beaches in the Algarve, the region

Algarve Resident gardening contributor Rosie Peddle will be giving a talk on gardening and landscape management techniques at the Municipal Library in Lagoa on Tuesday, June 12 at 6pm. Rosie