Algarve

DROWNING IS the second highest accidental killer of children, after road traffic accidents, in Portugal. It is estimated that at least 30 children die each year from drowning. A study

ALBUFEIRA CÂMARA announced recently that the works in the centre of the old town will continue until mid-June, despite large numbers of tourists arriving during that time to enjoy the

THE DOING Business in Portugal seminar was just what new and established businesses needed. Hosted by Chris Plumb, director of Platina Consultancy, the seminar, recently held at Hotel Náutico in

THE EXHIBITION and sale of handicrafts and regional products has had a strong impact on the developing economy of the Algarve. One of the main events showcasing these such products

FARO CÂMARA has announced that it is against the reduction in opening hours of the Service of Permanent Attendance (SAP) at the Faro Health Centre, imposed by the Ministry of

HIDDEN AWAY above Lagos in the Herdade do Funchal, a rare piece of rock memorabilia has been preserved, although in quite an unusual form. An autograph of The Beatles’ guitarist,

The Second Portuguese Red Cross Golf Open, organised by the Pestana Group and the Portuguese Red Cross Delegation of Faro, will take place on July 15, at Vale da Pinta

THE BIGGEST names from the world of kitesurfing are in the Algarve to participate in the Portimão Kitesurf World Championships 2006, which is currently taking place at Restinga Beach in

CONSTRUCTION OF the new Loulé Hospital was set to commence in September this year, but will now be delayed due to lack of funding. Apparently, the reason for the collapse

EVERY YEAR, they arrive at the pine forests of Vale das Almas, near Faro. More than 30,000 motards come together for a three-day motorbike festival (July 20 to 23), bringing