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
Jaywalkers Fined
Police officers mounted an anti-jaywalking operation at the Algarve Forum shopping centre in Faro recently and fined various shoppers for crossing at inappropriate areas. A total of 11 people were
First fire blazes in Aljezur
In all, 57 firefighters, supported by 15 vehicles, were drafted in to fight the flames when the Algarve’s first forest fire of the year broke out in scrubland in Bordeira,
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
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
Armação relives the old days
Representatives from the Dar de Vaia cultural association gave a fascinating and nostalgic talk and slide show at the Hotel Garbe recently, revealing Armação de Pêra’s past. There were some