Council to provide sites for caravans
OVER RECENT years, Tavira Câmara has become increasingly concerned over the growing proliferation of caravans and mobile homes, spread out over various areas of the borough. However, this isn’t a
Walk the whole of the Algarve
AT LAST the Algarve has a long distance footpath that can be walked by anyone following the route. The Via Algarviana was first planned a decade ago and has been
First time in Lagoa – oh yes it was!
THIS YEAR, The Algarveans gave us a choice of venue for the pantomime – either Lagos or Lagoa. The choice of the Lagoa Auditorium was extremely well received and each
Give blood in Portimão
BLOOD DONORS are needed at the Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Portimão, located at Alto do Alfarrobal, Pedra Mourinha, on March 16. Pop in anytime between 9.30am and 1pm
Go Texan on St. Patrick’s night!
TEN YEARS after taking his Mineral Wells Texas Choir to Caceres in Spain, Mayor Myron Crawford is bringing his singers to Portimão. They have been invited by Manuel da Luz,
Good practice for health in schools
A CONGRESS to discuss good practice with regard to health in schools is taking place at São Brás Cine-Teatro today (March 10), from 9am to 5pm, promoted by the Algarve
GNR reinforcements for summer reduced
REINFORCEMENTS FOR the Algarve’s GNR police force for the summer months will be reduced in relation to previous years. Even though this has still not been confirmed by the Commander
Happy Birthday, Geoff!
PICTURED IS Geoff of Fires of Portugal with his two ‘rottis’, Esme and Samson, at his holiday home in Almograve (Alentejo), where he should be celebrating his 50th birthday today
High speed car chase from Albufeira to Alcochete
TWO PORTUGUESE men were arrested by police last weekend, following a high speed car chase between Albufeira and Alcochete (south of Lisbon). No less than five police cars were involved
New fair showcases Algarve in Lisbon
LISBON’S PAVILHÃO Atlântico will host Algarve Convida (Algarve Invites), the first fair dedicated exclusively to promoting the region as a holiday destination, in April. This is the first event of

