Alcoutim already using summer’s water reserves
“Fields are completely dry”; “No moisture left in soil”, says mayor Alcoutim mayor Osvaldo Gonçalves has sent out a cry of alert: his area of the north eastern Algarve is
Smuggling festival attracts thousands to Alcoutim
Minister of Territorial Cohesion, Ana Abrunhosa was among the guests of honour Organisers have celebrated another successful edition of the ‘Festival do Contrabando’ (Smuggling Festival), a crossborder event which attracted
Alcoutim helps finance CHUA Ophthalmology Centre
This structure will have specialised equipment “which will allow 9,500 consultations and 2,500 to 2,800 surgeries to be carried out annually”. Alcoutim City Council will provide €3,000 in financial support
Cross Guadiana River on foot this weekend
Floating footbridge links Alcoutim and Spain for Smuggling Festival The usually quiet town of Alcoutim in the Eastern Algarve is preparing to host its biggest event of the year: the
Smuggling Festival returns in March, connecting the banks of the Guadiana
With the end of the Algarve 365 cultural programme, the annual festival no longer receives funding. The Guadiana’s Smuggling Festival is back this to its original format between March 24
Contraband Festival returns to Alcoutim in March
The full programme is due to be announced later this month Alcoutim Council has confirmed the return of the Contraband Festival between March 24 and 26. The event is held
Alcoutim Half Marathon held on December 1
Athletes of all ages and levels are encouraged to participate in the half marathon or six-kilometre walk. Alcoutim’s Half Marathon is back on December 1st. The race, scheduled to start
Adopt a pet in Alcoutim
Alcoutim has launched a new campaign entitled ‘Adota-me’ (Adopt me) which encourages local residents to adopt a pet animal from the local ‘Espaço Animal’ (Animal Space), where there are currently
Alcoutim offers free Portuguese lessons for foreigners
Lessons designed for foreigners wishing to learn or perfect their Portuguese Alcoutim Council is organising free Portuguese lessons aimed at foreign residents who would like to learn or perfect their
Let’s walk in Alcoutim!
Alcoutim Walking Festival returns with 16 themed walks ‘We are together again’ is the motto of the 8th Alcoutim Walking Festival, which will take place between March 25 and 27.