Artists forge cultural links
Two British artists, exhibiting their work at the Fortaleza de Sagres until June 27, are helping to forge important cultural links with southern Portugal, which will enable promising art students
Motoring Updates
Cepsa has recently announced that another set of service stations will open soon on the Olhão motorway roundabout, on the A22. The first two Cepsa forecourts opened on either side
Algarve beaches fly fewer blue flags
Fewer beaches in the Algarve – four less in total – have been awarded European Blue Flags than last year. Nevertheless, the region continues to be the most awarded in
British airport special offer
British Airways is to cut fares from Faro to London Gatwick by 41 euros to 79 return, excluding taxes, fees and charges. The new fare, on sale now, is available
Top sports stars help charity
England Rugby World Cup hero, Jason Leonard, England Football Captain, David Beckham and Portuguese football star, Luís Figo, are among the sports personalities who have donated autographed items to be
BIG Fish takes a bite of the Algarve
BIG Fish is a brand new company with big ideas. Charles May, Fiona Almeida and Jayne May explained what it is all about. “The name BIG Fish is a bit
Now Cavaco Brothers plan Salgados development
As we reported recently in The Resident, work has begun on the Herdade dos Salgados complex, overlooking Galé on the Albufeira side of Lagos dos Salgados. Lisbon-based company Hersal, headed
‘Monster’ retail park gets go ahead
A controversial new Portimão-based retail park has been approved after two years of wrangling. And the project promoter has promised that, if all goes according to plan, the shopping area
Airport Chaos
Airport chaos: Will visiting football fans be greeted by a scene like this when they arrive in Faro this June? The Foreigners and Frontiers Service (SEF) caused mayhem at passport
Park steps in to save storks
In last week’s edition, we pictured a family of storks in their nest near Quinta do Lago. Various residents in the area have become increasingly concerned about their safety after