Uproar over delays at Paderne tollbooths
The Algarve Hotels and Resorts Association (AHETA) has accused the company responsible for Portugal’s highways, BRISA, of “providing a bad service” to users of the A2 (Lisbon-Algarve) road. AHETA claims
Kennel condemned by Loulé Câmara
Loulé Câmara has finally taken action against an illegal kennel, Merry Legs Pet Centre and Resort in Areeiro, by ordering the owners to demolish it. The decision has been welcomed
Van Gelder accuses water company of “disrespect”
Águas do Algarve, the region’s water supply company, has been criticised by Sander van Gelder, chairman of the Vale do Lobo Group, for mismanaging its project to reinforce the water
Latin music celebrated in the Algarve
LA LINEA Festival is one of the world’s most respected cultural events presenting an eclectic mix of Latin American music. Usually, it is widely celebrated in London where performances take
Loulé castle restoration
Loulé Câmara is investing 34,000 euros to give the town’s castle a face-lift. It was built in the 11th century and, thanks to old age and damage suffered in the
Motorbike parade brings buzz to Faro
THOUSANDS OF bikers took part in a parade along the EN125 in Faro last Sunday morning, bringing the 25th international Faro motorbike convention to an exhilarating close. Hundreds of people
A catering company for every occasion
No matter how much you enjoy cooking, there comes a time when you really feel that it would be much more enjoyable to have a catering company help you out.
New Tivoli hotel for Vilamoura
SEPTEMBER WILL see construction begin on the new Hotel Tivoli Victoria in Vilamoura. The new five star hotel will boast 280 rooms, including a presidential, two executive and 14 junior
Alterations to train timetable
DUE TO the increase in demand for transport via the train network during the summer, particularly in coastal areas such as the Algarve, Comboios de Portugal (CP) has responded by
Portimão – The place to be this summer
IT SEEMS that Portimão is definitely the place to be this summer. There is a huge variety of shows and activities planned to take place in the borough, including several

