Portugal’s largest solar power plant inaugurated in Alcoutim
A new solar power plant, described as the largest in Portugal and one of the largest unsubsidised solar power plants in Europe, was inaugurated in the Eastern Algarve borough of
Alcoutim reports zero active cases of Covid-19
Alcoutim Council announced on Tuesday that it has no active Covid-19 cases in the borough. The municipality had been deemed a “very high-risk borough” according to the government’s latest weekly
“Dream come true”: Alcoutim-Spain bridge included in Portugal’s recovery plan
Alcoutim Mayor Osvaldo Gonçalves has described the inclusion of a bridge between the town and Spain in Portugal’s Plan for Recovery and Resilience as a “dream come true”. As Gonçalves
Alcoutim to get new bike lane
A bike lane is due to be built in Alcoutim on the road leading to the Cadavais stream and local river beach, the local council has announced. The project is
Alcoutim Contraband Festival goes digital due to pandemic
Alcoutim Council has confirmed that the Contraband Festival has been “reinvented this year” and will take place between November 10 and 15 with a new digital format. In a bid
Covid-19: Alcoutim cancels two major spring events due to coronavirus concerns
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing everyone to take exceptional measures and Alcoutim Council is no exception, having decided to play it safe by cancelling two of its major spring events
Alcoutim tackles loneliness among the elderly
A new initiative to ensure elderly residents have access to a hotline providing quick assistance should the need arise has been developed by Alcoutim Council alongside the Red Cross’s Humanitarian
Alcoutim to get new motorhome park by April 2021
Alcoutim Council has announced plans to build a new motorhome park in the town. It is expected to be completed by April 30, 2021 and involve a €150,000 investment, with
Contraband Festival returns to Alcoutim in March
Alcoutim Council has confirmed that the Contraband Festival is returning for its fourth edition between March 27 and 29, 2020. The festival has slowly become one of the biggest cultural
Alcoutim council donates all-terrain vehicle to GNR police
Alcoutim council has donated a new all-terrain vehicle to the local GNR police. The vehicle was handed over to the police force on September 13 following the signing of a