Algarve

PUPILS AT a school in Boliqueime had a surprise visit last Thursday from Portugal’s first lady, Maria Cavaco Silva. Her visit coincided with the EB 1,2,3 Prof. Dr. Aníbal Cavaco

TO CELEBRATE five years of successful operation, PlayOasis is offering free membership, worth up to 26.50 euros, to all Resident readers visiting the fun filled children’s play park bringing a

Barringtons in Vale do Lobo is inviting members of the public to any of its free open days to experience its new Matrix gym, new classes and to answer any

FARO HOSPITAL marked International Women’s Day last Thursday with the opening of an upgraded prenatal diagnostics centre to assist women experiencing high risk or complicated pregnancies. The unit, which was

HOT ON the heels of the opening of the new municipal market in Faro, a major wholesale market and business centre has opened eight kilometres outside the Algarvean capital. Secretary

By: Caroline Cunha caroline@portugalresident.com THE PORTUGUESE Chamber held a networking lunch last Thursday for members at the Four Seasons Fairways club in Quinta do Lago, its first event of the

PRIVATE HOSPITALS in the Algarve are being enlisted by the government to help reduce the backlog caused by long waiting lists for national health service operations. Around 225,000 people are

AS PART of the government’s plan to improve strong tourist areas, the Albufeira coastline is being redeveloped to maximise space and natural ambience. Architect José Adrião was awarded 14,964 euros

STRUCTURAL REPAIR work on the old bridge across the Arade River in Portimão will mean its closure for around six months next year while the 3.5 million euro project is

Learn new steps at workshops held at Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo Municipal,  in Portimão. Workshops will take place between 4pm and 6pm, priced at 10 euros each. To book your place, email desporto@cm-portimao.pt