Alvor estuary tourism project opens for public consultation
A new public consultation period has opened for the latest tourist project to be carried out at Alvor’s Quinta da Rocha beauty spot. It is called ‘Alvor Nature Living’ and
Hotel group invests €24 million in Alvor hotel rehabilitation
Previously known as Luna Alvor Bay, the rehabilitated unit is scheduled to open in July 2023. PG Hotels & Resorts is investing €24 million in purchasing and rehabilitating a hotel
Wyndham Residences Alvor Bay Hotel to open in July 2023
Colossal Panoply, a hotel development company based in Lisbon, has announced the signing of Wyndham Residences Alvor Bay Hotel in Alvor, in collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The 149-room
Alvor hosts walk to raise breast cancer awareness
Early detection of breast cancer is considered vital Portimão is once again joining international movement Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a charity walk in Alvor on October 30. The
Al Dente celebrates first anniversary with new management
Italian restaurant Al Dente in Alvor has celebrated its first anniversary since completing a massive facelift and reopening under a new management. Sérgio Whitford and his father-in-law Johannes Laddrak decided
Renovations begin at Alvor’s old fish market
Renovation work to transform Alvor’s old fish market, known locally as the ‘Lota’ and described as one of the village’s main attractions, into a “dynamic cultural hub” which pays tribute
Portimão Mayor visits Alvor fish farm
Around 500 tonnes of European seabass and gilthead seabream produced annually Portimão Mayor Isilda Gomes visited the NaturaFish Alvor fish farm last month to learn more about the scope of
Alvor hosts lecture on dune and birdlife protection
Importance of protecting dunes and birdlife highlighted Protecting the dunes of local beaches is key to protecting nearby communities from rising sea levels and maintaining wildlife diversity – particularly the
Portimão schoolchildren collect waste along Alvor estuary
Portimão-based association Teia D’Impulsos organised clean-up activities on February 2 and 4 in celebration of World Wetlands Day. The initiative, entitled ‘Arade Azul’ (Blue Arade), brought together dozens of fifth-grade
Intermarché opens new store in Alvor
Intermarché Alvor is officially opening its doors to the public today (December 30). The store is located in the Alvor area of Marachique and represents a €701,000 investment. Intermarché supermarkets