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
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 ,
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
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
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,
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
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.
Castro Marim connection with Praia Verde
Castro Marim Municipality is planning to build a large square and a road to link the village with the council’s Praia Verde beach to promote the area as a tourist
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
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

