Dredging works begin at Faro docks
Docapesca, the country’s fishing port authority, has announced the start of dredging works at Faro’s docks. The works are expected to last three months and will cost around €335,000. The
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Luís Villas-Boas, who runs the Refúgio Aboim Ascensão children’s home in Faro, has been named ‘Professional of the Year 2018-2019’ by the Faro Rotary Club. Following his military career, Villas
Algarve’s GNR headquarters move from Faro to Loulé
The district command of the Algarve’s GNR police will be relocated from Faro to Loulé. The new GNR HQ will be built on a plot of land provided by Loulé
Faro market hosts ‘Chocolate Fair’ until Sunday
Faro’s municipal market will be heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth as it is hosting a ‘Chocolate Fair’ until Sunday. There will be all kinds of chocolate delights to
Faro injects extra €1.1 million into long-awaited new bridge
Faro council is set to inject an extra €1.1 million into the construction of the long-awaited new bridge to Faro island after the previous tender failed to attract bidders. This
Algarve craft beer wins international award
Algarve Rock Brewery, based in Faro, won first prize for Stout Beer against breweries from across Europe at the International Craft Beer Festival, Trujillo, Spain, on November 4. Only brewing
Fright in the skies: F16 fighter jets assist two passenger plane emergency landings in less than 24-hours
Two planes were forced to make emergency landings in Portugal in the space of less than 24-hours: one in Beja on Sunday, the other in Faro on Monday. And while
Santa Claus to arrive at Forum Algarve this Saturday
Santa Claus will arrive at Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro this Saturday, November 10 at 11am. The occasion will be celebrated with a welcoming parade for the white-bearded gift-bearer
Last days of Summer Wonderland at Forum Algarve
Forum Algarve in Faro is hosting the last days of its ‘Summer Wonderland’ event which turned the shopping centre’s main square into a fun-filled park where children can enjoy a
Last days of Summer Wonderland at Forum Algarve
Forum Algarve in Faro is hosting the last days of its ‘Summer Wonderland’ event which turned the shopping centre’s main square into a fun-filled park where children can enjoy a