Alcoutim church named monument of public interest
Alcoutimâs Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição church has been given the status of monument of public interest. According to the office of the Secretary of State of Culture, the
Seniors share life experiences
An innovative project that aims to tackle isolation among older people and give them the chance to have an active role in their community is being launched this month in
New âhomeâ for prickly pear
Alcoutim || The status of the prickly pear has just been heightened in the Algarve with the inauguration of its very own âhomeâ in Alcoutim. The Association of Prickly Pear
Alcoutim to home Europeâs biggest solar plant
Investment || Private investors are planning to build what would become Europeâs biggest solar plant in Alcoutim, local mayor Osvaldo Gonçalves has confirmed. The project, led by an unnamed private
Alcoutim invests âŹ100,000 in âpeople'sâ projects
Alcoutim council has announced it will be investing âŹ100,000 to bring to life two projects led by local residents. Itâs all part of the townâs âOrçamento Participativoâ (participatory budget), which
Alcoutim's 63rd festival to take place on September 12
For the 63rd year in a row, Alcoutim will be hosting its traditional âFesta de Alcoutimâ. Taking place between September 12 and 14, the event features a vast entertainment programme,
Alcoutim running
The seventh Alcoutim Athletics Grand Prix (Grande Prémio de Atletismo) is scheduled to take place on May 18. The running competition is open to professional and non-professional athletes of all
Walking festival
A two-day walking festival involving Alcoutim and its Spanish neighbour has been organised for the weekend of May 17-18.~ Organisers promise all kinds of themed walks and birding/nature activities. Everyone
Fundraising for defibrillator
A charity fair aimed at raising funds to enable the Alcoutim voluntary fire brigade to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) is taking place on March 28 and April 4
Diabetes support – Alcoutim
Alcoutim has renewed a protocol with AEDMADA, a regional association for the study of diabetes and support of local patients. The council will be giving âŹ4,500 a year to the