Monchique without chopper

Monchique residents have been shocked to learn that the helicopter stationed near Caldas de Monchique for the past few years is relocating to Loulé. This will leave the mountains without

July 8, 2004by shareitIn ,

A perfect match

Nike has some of the world’s biggest sports stars on its books, including footballer Wayne Rooney, basketball star Michael Jordan, tennis ace Andre Agassi and, of course, golf legend Tiger

July 8, 2004by shareitIn , ,

Spanish invasion

Spanish property groups are increasingly invading the Algarve, snapping up building developments. Negotiations are currently underway for the sale of Lusotur, one of the biggest Portuguese tourist real estate companies,

July 8, 2004by shareitIn , ,

Flag returns

An official ceremony was held recently to award the European Community Blue Flag for environmental excellence to Vale do Lobo beach. Following the shock decision in 2003 not to award

July 1, 2004by shareitIn ,

Beach action

As part of its ‘Clean-up Algarvean Beaches’ project, the Algarve Tourist Board (RTA) has delivered three beach-cleaning machines, three tractors, a truck, a pick-up and 240 recycling bins to Loulé

July 1, 2004by shareitIn ,

Not model behaviour

After months of preparation, the third Algarve Fashion Show, due to take place in the Forum Shopping Centre in Faro on July 9, has been cancelled. Models Robert Perovich and

July 1, 2004by shareitIn ,

It’s time to party!

Back in 1997, Guido de Wilde, area manager for Starwood Hotels and general manager of the Sheraton Algarve, decided to take on the challenge of providing high quality entertainment in

July 1, 2004by shareitIn ,