New fishing retreat in the foothills near Monchique
By EMMA BERTENSHAW emma.bertenshaw@theresidentgroup,com A new 250 acre private estate is offering lakeside fishing and camping in the foothills near Monchique. John Campbell, who was formerly a game keeper with
Big splash
Portimão swimmer Alexandre Agostinho formed part of the Portuguese men’s 4x50m freestyle relay team which set a new national record at the European Short Course Championships in Poland last weekend.
New nursery school for Loulé council
A new nursery school was inaugurated in Quarteira by the Secretary of State for Solidarity and Social Security, Marco António Costa, on December 11. The Três Pastorinhos nursery school is
Christmas fair
São Brás de Alportel is holding a special Noite Vermelha (Red Night) tomorrow (Saturday) between 8pm and midnight. With the slogan A tradição de natal…é no comércio local (traditional Christmas
One city, two photographers
A new exhibition entitled ‘One city, two photographers’ will open tomorrow (Saturday) at 5pm at Portimão museum. Drawn from photographic material of Júlio Bernardo and Francisco Oliveira, the pieces on
Christmas shopping spending down 15% on 2010
Pre-Christmas sales in Portugal are expected to drop by around 15% on 2010 according to the Portuguese Confederation of Commerce and Services. That could translate into a loss of €600
Quality certification for Vilamoura
Vilamoura has received certification for its quality and environment management standards. The resort, administered by Inframoura, now sees both its residential and tourist infrastructures recognised. A spokesman for Inframoura said: “Vilamoura’s
CHRISTMAS TREAT
Lagos Sport, the organisers of the Estoril Open, are offering special ticket packages for next year’s 23rd edition of Portugal’s biggest tennis tournament until December 31. More information can be
Retailers rally against a tough Christmas
By EMMA BERTENSHAW & INÊS LOPES news@algarveresident.com During the winter months, many smaller towns in the Algarve become ghost towns, with some businesses closing for up to four months over
Clarity still missing following start of A22 tolls
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@theresidentgroup.com Via Verde, the entity responsible for managing the electronic tolls in Portugal, has said that no literature about the system is to be made available in