Algarve

By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@the-resident.com A LEADING marketing expert has said the Algarve property sector needs to emphasise the unique personality of the region if it is to continue to prosper

A WEBSITE providing information on alleged paedophiles has a section warning about “Irish Dave” in Carvoeiro. The site is run by the Sarah’s Law campaign which was set up after

PLANS TO build several new shopping centres over the next three years and create nearly 6,000 jobs in the Algarve have caused a rift between politicians and small business owners.

AN EXPERIENCED Portuguese diver and marine archaeologist will give two talks on the Santo António de Tanna, a late 17th century sailing vessel, at the Algarve Archaeology Society meetings on

BARLAVENTO HOSPITAL in Portimão is holding a blood donor session on Sunday, May 4, between 9am and 12.30pm. For further information, please visit the hospital website at www.chbalgarvio.min-saude.pt (only available

FOLLOWING A series of renovation works, the commercial port of Portimão welcomed its first cruise liner more than 200 metres long. The Thomson Celebration, with 1,125 passengers on board, docked

A NEW website has been created by a British resident who wants to put “the life back into Luz” and to promote the positive aspects of Praia da Luz. “I

PORTIMÃO MUNICIPAL market is dedicating the week beginning Monday, May 5, to pork and the traditions that surround the meat in the Algarve. Those visiting the market will have the

LAGOA CÂMARA is to invest 104,000 euros on the creation of Espaço Internet, a project which will see the installation of 14 computers and specialist equipment for use by people

LIFESTYLE AND beauty will be the theme of the next Network lunch meeting, which will be held at the A Colina restaurant in Almancil on May 14.