Carvoeiro meeting
A meeting of the business owners and residents association of Carvoeiro, Vozes Intensas, will be held in English tonight (Friday) to discuss issues affecting the town. The meeting is at
Five-star investment in the Algarve
CS Hotels, Golf & Resorts have unveiled two new five-star projects in the Algarve as part of a multimillion Euro project in the region. The CS Herdade dos Salgados Resort
Madrugada opens second charity shop in Portimão
Madrugada’s second charity shop was officially opened on Friday, March 4 by Clive Jewell, British Consul in Portimão. The shop aims to boost fundraising by the association that supports people
Open morning at Vale Verde International School
Visitors are invited to go along and view the facilities of the Vale Verde International School (VVIS) between Luz and Burgau during an open morning on March 18. The event
PC training
A monthly beginners’ computer training course has been launched by the PC Centre, with the first course taking place on March 25 from 9am at the Belavista Hotel in Praia
Poor hotel occupancy levels for February
Algarve hotel occupancy levels in February 2011 fell on average by 2.6% in comparison to the same period in 2010. The average level of occupancy was recorded at 31.3% by
Portimão Museum nominated for international prize
Portimão Museum is representing Portugal on the final nominees list for the Micheletti Award 2011 – European Industrial Museum of the Year. The winner of the award that distinguishes museums
Portugal population Census obligatory for foreign residents
Foreign residents living in Portugal for more than a year or intending to live in the country for a minimum of a year are legally obliged to complete the Portugal
Sagres birdwatching promoted at Lisbon fair
Nature tourism was promoted by Vila do Bispo Câmara at the February Lisbon Tourism Fair BTL. The Sagres Birdwatching Festival, which last year proved to be a success, is being
Slide and splash
Just when Portimonense’s luck appeared to have changed, the elements conspired to stop the team’s push out of the relegation zone. Shortly after 6pm on Monday evening the heavens opened

