Abandoned cars towed
Inspectors from Loulé Câmara have towed more than 100 abandoned cars around the concelho, but particularly in urban areas, such as Loulé, Quarteira, Vilamoura and Almancil. Over three days, four
Dreaming in Vilamoura
Vilamoura Marina was the place to be recently if you aspire to a life on the ocean waves. The marina’s eighth annual Boat Show featured powerboats and yachts to suit
Dutch club opens up
There are many Dutch residents living and working in the Algarve. Dutch people pride themselves on being creative and dynamic when it comes to business. The Algarve’s Dutch population operates
Fire prevention a priority
Roads are being cleaned, repaired, re-opened and sign-posted by São Brás de Alportel Câmara which are trying to ensure that, like last year, no fires break out in the area.
Vibrant welcome for fans
An out of season Loulé Carnival took place recently, complete with samba dancers, bands and colourfully painted bodies, to greet football fans visiting the city for the Euro 2004 tournament.
Scots flights launched
Scottish residents have been delighted by the launch of three new weekly summer flights into Faro Airport from Scotland. flyglobespan, Britain’s fastest growing low fares scheduled airline, are now flying
Making government local
A recent reorganisation in the region’s administration has led to the creation of the Grande Área Metropolitana do Algarve, a new body which, it is hoped, will eventually lead to
Fun and frolics in Montechoro
One of the stars of European circus, Jemile, also known as the football magician, visited the Montechoro Fun Park to entertain soccer fans of all ages recently, giving a sneak
A warm welcome from the British Consulate
I should like to give a warm welcome to everyone who is here for the football or on holiday – or both. Although the focus will be on football during
Bensafrim set for more business
A new industrial site, due to be completed in the next two years in Bensafrim, will provide more than 70 jobs for the concelho of Lagos. According to the president