Albufeira noise levels to be monitored
Albufeira’s main streets, including the areas that contain many restaurants and bars, are to be monitored for noise levels. The study, which is being carried out by Albufeira Câmara, aims
Algarve champion
Pestana Vila Sol golf pro Hugo Santos overhauled Tiago Cruz to take first place at the Curia PGA Portugal Open. The older of the two Algarvian brothers – national No1
VRSA on Facebook
A Facebook page has been created by Vila Real de Santo António Câmara to enable better communication with citizens in the area. The page can be found at www.facebook.com/cmvrsa and
Wine and food tasting in aid of Shelterbox
A wine and food tasting charity evening held at Quinta do Vale Golfe on March 26 in support of ShelterBox Portugal raised more than €1,200 for the charity that helps victims
Carvoeiro netball ladies
Members of the Carvoeiro based ladies netball squad travelled to Browns Sports & Leisure Club in Vilamoura on April 2 to take part in a mini tournament. This was the
Nautical fair
Olhão’s nautical fair EXPOMAR opened to the public yesterday (Thursday) at Jardim Pescador Olhanense The focus of the event this year is the sustainable development of coastal areas. EXPOMAR will
New waste water plant to be built in Portimão
Work on a new waste water treatment plant (ETAR) in Portimão council is due to start at the end of this year or in the first quarter of 2012. This
Old buildings are threat to public health and safety
Portimão Câmara started cleaning works on a number of derelict buildings on Rua Santa Isabel after they were deemed a health and safety hazard. The works to safeguard public health
Palm removal creates unlikely attraction
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com An initiative to remove palm trees in the coastal town of Carvoeiro created an unusual attraction in the town after a machine that was attempting to
Peaceful Canadian community
The Canadian community resident in the Algarve is a peaceful one, assured Faro Civil Governor during a meeting with the Canadian Ambassador to Portugal. The dignitaries met on March 30

