Algarve shaken by earthquake
An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was felt on March 26 in the councils of Monchique, Silves, Lagoa and Portimão. It struck at around 7.36am but authorities said
Algarve sun in Sweden
Albufeira’s tourism association, APAL, was present at the main tourism fair in Gothenburg, Sweden, between March 24 and 27. A spokesman from APAL said: “Our participation in TUR 2011 was
Aljezur câmara supports NECI
Aljezur Câmara has announced that it will contribute more than €108,000 towards the new NECI residential home to be built in Montinhos da Luz, near Lagos. The Câmara agreed to
Anti-tolls protest attracts thousands
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@thresidentgroup.com Thousands of drivers took part in a protest on March 19 against the introduction of tolls on the A22-Via do Infante. The protest, under the slogan
Carvoeiro association has new online facility
A blog and forum have been created for the Vozes Intensas Carvoeiro Association to help communication between the organisation and members of the local community. The online facility, which can
Crocodiles in Lagos
Lagos Zoo has three new residents, dwarf crocodiles, which arrived on Tuesday this week and are the only ones in Portugal. Paulo Figueiras, owner of Lagos Zoo, said: “It is
International school appoints headmaster
Dr. Blaine Harris, an American environmental biologist, has recently been appointed Headmaster of Vale Verde International School (VVIS) in the Lagos council. Together with his wife Suzanne and their two
Project enhances birdwatching facilities in Algarve Region
The Algarve Tourism Board (ERTA) has begun promoting the region across Europe as a birdwatching destination. It believes the activity is one way to increase the tourism offer of the
Renowned classical musicians to perform in the Algarve
Two world famous musicians are due to play concerts at the São Lourenço Cultural Centre, in Almancil, this month. On Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14 from 7pm, pianist
Run against Parkinson’s
The Portuguese Association of Parkinson’s Sufferers (APDPk) will hold various activities to mark World Parkinson’s Day, which is on April 11. A run, called Corrida Contra o Parkinson (Race Against