Snail festival in Castro Marim
Snail lovers will be able to sample the best in the region at the Fourth Festa do Caracol, snail festival, taking place from May 26 to 28 in Castro Marim.
Two new service stations for A22
WHEN DRIVING along the A22 towards Faro after Silves, you always have to check that you have plenty of fuel in the tank, as there is no service station until
A gallery with a twist
AS YOU walk into the courtyard of the Corte Real Gallery in Paderne, you realise that you have discovered something very special and unique. Owners, Tom Compton and Pedro Corte
Watch out for the new speed traps!
LISBON CÂMARA has given the green light for the introduction of 21 state-of-the-art speed traps to be set up around the city. The council has put the high technology radar
Algarve MP criticises closure of airport emergency service
MP FOR the Algarve, José Mendes Bota, has written to the Ministry for Public Buildings, Transport and Communications criticising the management of Faro Airport for its decision to close down
Council makes improvements in Almancil
LOULÉ CÂMARA is carrying out much needed work in various parts of Almancil, aimed at improving the infrastructure, sanitation and accessibility of the town. Almancil serves as an entry point
Designer Textiles
ARRIVING IN Portugal more than 12 years ago, Loraine thought for some time about opening a shop. After long and careful consideration, she decided to open a fabric store, as
Elderly expatriate still awaiting justice
EIGHTY-THREE-year-old Britisher, Dr. Vickers, who was assaulted by hunters at gunpoint in countryside near his Loulé home, nearly two-and-a-half-years ago, (see The Resident April 14) was expecting the criminal case
Gastronomy from the sea at Tavira festival
PREPARE FOR a delectable seafood experience in Tavira as the borough hosts its third Gastronomy from the Sea Festival, continuing until May 21. As well as the opportunity to taste