Algarve

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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