Orchid walk

Learn about the orchids of the Rocha de Pena area of the Algarve during a three hour guided tour of the area by LPN Algarve, the league for the protection

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Quality beaches

Algarve’s beaches achieved good quality test results during the 2010 bathing season. According to data released by the Algarve regional water authority (ARH), of a total of 106 beaches analysed ,

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Recycling project

Tavira primary school D. Paio Peres Correia is soon to launch a project that will allow residents in the area to drop off disused electrical and electronic equipment in suitable

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Algarve goes high-tech

By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@theresidentgroup.com A revolutionary way of discovering what to do and where to stay in the Algarve was unveiled this week at the annual Lisbon tourism fair, Bolsa

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Residents protest against traffic fines

Albufeira GNR is being accused by local residents of “hunting for traffic violations” instead of fighting crime. Around 300 residents protested against the situation outside Albufeira Câmara on February 16,

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Bowls Algarve, February 19

The midweek league was scheduled to take place at Albufeira on Wednesday February 16, but the bad weather intervened yet again and washed out the whole day, so this will

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

St Patrick’s society fun

Members and guests of the Algarve St. Patrick’s Society took part in the annual Putting for Fun competition at Balaia Golf Village in Albufeira on February 11.

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Tour of the Algarve

Professional cycling’s normally very laid back European pipe-opener in the Algarve abruptly moved into the international spotlight the moment it became apparent that Alberto Contador would make the starting line-up

February 25, 2011by shareitIn

Community on alert in rural Algarve

By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com Members of the Portuguese and foreign community around the rural area of Corotelo in São Brás de Alportel are heightening security measures and increasing neighbourhood awareness

February 25, 2011by shareitIn