Algarve

FOR THE first time ever, Albufeira Câmara will be present at MITT, Moscow’s International Travel and Tourism Fair, that takes place from March 23 to March 26 in the Russian

A LARGE SCALE renovation project has just begun in the Miradouro area of Praia da Rocha which aims to “restore dignity and pride” to the area that has been dubbed

THE FASHION show at Expocasamento Algarve, the wedding fair held in Silves last weekend, attracted an audience of around 150 people, all eager to see this year’s bridal collections. The

ECHO, the European Confederation of Healing Organisations, is having a meeting in the Algarve, thanks to one of its key members, Douglas Ballard, well-known here for his regular visits. Douglas

A MINIMUM of half a million euros is being spent on upgrading the Jardim da Alameda João de Deus in Faro, one of the Algarve’s major parks. The refurbishment programme

TEN PEOPLE were arrested recently in Olhão, charged with drug trafficking offences. Seven men and three women, aged between 18 and 51, all residents of the city, were apprehended following

Montechoro Fun Park in Albufeira has seen the arrival of the Maharaja restaurant. Owners Alex and Mary have added Indian cuisine to an area that can already boast tastes and

A NEW public-private partnership, known as Empresa Municipal de Ambiente – Tavira Verde (Municipal Environmental Organisation – Green Tavira), is now fully operational. The new company is responsible for various

THE ALGARVE Wine Society held its annual general meeting recently, followed by a champagne reception and a black tie gala dinner, at the Vila Vita Parc Hotel in Porches. The

THE REGIONAL Tourism Board for the Planície Dourada (Golden Plain), which encompasses Aljustrel, Almodôvar, Alvito, Barrancos, Beja, Castro Verde, Cuba, Ferreira do Alentejo, Mértola, Moura, Ourique, Serpa and Vidigueira, is