Faro and Portimão câmaras join forces on culture
FARO AND Portimão câmaras signed an agreement this week to re-establish a cultural link between the boroughs. The aim is to reduce common costs and increase the profitability of culture
Faro Atrium should open by end of 2006
By CAROLINE CUNHA caroline@portugalresident.com FARO ATRIUM, the new shopping centre and cinema complex due to open in Rua de Santo António in downtown Faro, is expected to open by the
Fashion helps animals apology
IN THE Resident edition of August 25, an article about the Summer Fashion Charity Garden Party organised by a local committee was published. However, some of the information was incorrect.
Interactive map of the Algarve
GOOD news for the navigationally challenged residents of the Algarve. An online interactive map of the region has been launched at www.algarvedigital.pt. The innovative programme allows users to zoom into
Join us and have some fun
THE RIDING for the Disabled Association in the Algarve needs active and fun volunteers, from all language groups, to assist them with their sessions of hippotherapy to help children and
Lagos celebrates World Music Day
WORLD MUSIC Day (October 1) is being celebrated in Lagos next month, with a range of concerts taking place from October 1 to 5, including a piano recital from acclaimed
Loulé cement factory could begin burning waste
By CAROLINE CUNHA caroline@portugalresident.com CIMPOR, A Loulé based cement factory in Cerro do Parragil, close to the A22 near Boliqueime, is applying to burn non-hazardous waste at the plant. The
New five-star hotel for Algarve’s east coast
By NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com Builders broke ground as part of a ceremony last week close to the historical village of Cacela Velha in Vila Real de Santo António to mark
New football pitch for children at Pirilampos
THREE ORGANISATIONS have clubbed together to provide a football pitch at Pirilampos children’s home in Albufeira. The Central Algarve Ladies Luncheon Group, who meet monthly, the Amigos das Crianças and
Classic cars at Vale do Lobo
If you love elegant vintage cars, don’t miss the Vale do Lobo Classics on Sunday (September 24) at 10am. Fifty proud owners from all over the country will assemble their

