Albufeira adverts
A promotional campaign including television and radio adverts by APAL, the Albufeira tourism association, is aimed at enticing increased numbers of Spanish visitors to the area. A spokesman for APAL
Albufeira Mayor wants police to stay
Albufeira Mayor Desidério Silva wants the extra police officers sent to the Algarve to reinforce security to stay once the summer season ends. The GNR force in the region was
Algarve attracts bird watchers
The Algarve is considered one of the most popular spots for lovers of bird watching and, with this in mind, the Portuguese bird protection organisation, SPEA, promoted the region at
Rotary charity golf event
Members of the Rotary Club Estoi Palace International met at the Quinta do Vale golf course in Castro Marim to discuss with the club Managing Director, David da Silva, final
Simultaneous exhibitions
Paintings by the celebrated modern artist Laura Wright will be on display at an exhibition at the Galeria Corte-Real in Paderne, while another show of her work will be simultaneously
Time travelling in Silves
Silves is getting ready for its 8th Medieval Fair, to be held from August 9 to 15. The popular event aims to recreate medieval life in Silves, the former capital
Tragic events off the Algarve coast
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com An Irish man has died and a German tourist left with serious spinal injuries following two separate incidents off the coast of the Algarve on Sunday,
Underwater love
Diver Maria Leonor Neves had an unexpected underwater surprise on July 29 when Fernando Ferreira took the plunge and proposed underwater off the coast of Albufeira. A qualified underwater diver
Walk for the animals in Faro
Pet abandonment increases during the summer and at times of economic crisis. With this in mind, animal welfare groups in Portugal are planning a special walk in Faro on August
Walkers collect abandoned dog from the streets
Residents, tourists and drivers in Tavira were amused to see dozens of walkers and their dogs taking part in a fundraising walk last Sunday that resulted in a stray dog

