Algarve

THE INTERCONTINENTAL Hotel Group has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with the Cerro Grande investment group for the new Crowne Plaza Albufeira. The new hotel, due to open

FEU VERT Autocenter, a French auto assistance network, is to open in the Portimão Retail Park later this year. The construction works are almost finished, although the opening date remains

A TOTAL of 160 young people in the Algarve have volunteered to help combat forest fires this summer. The initiative aims to protect forest resources and fire prevention by sending

By: NATASHA SMITH natasha@portugalresident.com TAKING THE reins of the largest consulate in the Algarve has been a challenge. It is, however, a challenge that British Consul Bill Henderson has relished.

The question that was asked: Do you agree that celebrities holidaying in the Algarve will benefit the region — for residents as well as tourists? The results: 60% voted Yes

LAGOA will be hosting its 28th Fatacil Fair this summer from August 17 to 26 at the Parque Municipal de Feiras e Exposições de Lagoa. As well as craft, food

THIS SUMMER, the Algarve will be hosting the International Pyrotechnic Festival from August 20 to September 9 on various beaches around the region. Six pyrotechnical companies representing six countries will

THE SPANISH real estate group donpiso is to begin an ambitious plan to open 156 offices in Portugal over the next 10 years. This month, offices will be opened in

OLHÃO WILL be hosting its XXII traditional seafood festival at the Jardim Pescador Olhanense from August 10 to 15 with a variety of national and international singers to entertain the

A TRADITIONAL boat exhibition will take place in Vila Real de Santo António until August 2. Replicas of boats which were sailed up and down the Guadiana river until the