Government considers A22 toll
The announcement of the possible introduction of tolls on the Via do Infante trans-Algarve motorway has provoked outrage among local businessmen and politicians. The region’s câmaras have also contested the
RTA promotes Algarve
The Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) recently toured Europe with a series of road shows to promote Algarvean trade. The RTA’s first stop was Paris, where several presentations were given, each
100 per cent increase on visitors from last year
The International Sand Sculpture Festival – Fiesa 2004 – continues to pull in the crowds. Despite the fact that the number of tourists visiting the Algarve is down on last
India in the Algarve
Starting up – the best and the brightest businesses in the Algarve Specialising in contemporary Indian design and style, the recently opened Cinnamon is a new and interesting shop in
Classic cars on the course
Golf carts will make way for vehicles with a slightly more distinguished pedigree on the fairways of Vale do Lobo’s Ocean Golf Course on September 19, with the return of
Art on display
Barringtons art exhibitions always aim to offer diverse displays of art and September’s exhibition is no different. Caroline Bell is by far one of the most established and well known
Robson’s family visits children’s home
Former Newcastle and England boss Bobby Robson missed a scheduled visit to the Refúgio Aboim Ascensão in Faro last weekend. Robson had promised to make an appearance at the home
Fire suspects caught
Two young men have been arrested in connection with the recent forest fires in Monchique. One is a 19-year-old ex-bombeiro from the Monchique Volunteer Corp, who has allegedly confessed to
Jewish dinner to celebrate new year
Members of the Jewish Community of the Algarve will be celebrating the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah 5765, on September 15 with a buffet dinner in Portimão. Organiser Ralf Pinto
Pre-season stint at Browns
Students from East Durham and Houghall College Rugby Academy (E.D.H.C) attended a gruelling training schedule in the Algarve recently. The E.D.H.C students headed to Brown’s Sports & Leisure Club for