Quarries will stay, says Faro mayor

By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Faro Mayor Macário Correia has said that quarries causing alarm among local residents, who say they are adversely affecting their quality of life, will remain but that

July 6, 2011by shareitIn

Faro airport displays giant ice cream

A colourful four-metre-tall steel sculpture in the shape of an ice cream is currently on display at Faro airport. The work by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, entitled Tutti-Frutti, is part

June 2, 2011by shareitIn

Rain causes chaos in Faro

By DAISY SAMPSON & PAULO SILVESTRE news@algarveresident.com Heavy rain on Wednesday morning led to disruption at Faro airport, with incoming flights being diverted to nearby airports in Spain and Portugal,

May 19, 2011by shareitIn

Weather causes chaos at Faro airport

Heavy rain on Wednesday morning (May 18) led to disruption at Faro Airport, with incoming flights being diverted to nearby airports in Spain and Portugal, while areas within the terminal

May 18, 2011by shareitIn

Crematorium to be built in Faro

Faro Municipality is to launch a public tender for the design, construction and operation of a crematorium, which will be the first in the Algarve. The subject was discussed at

May 12, 2011by shareitIn

Major project approved for Faro city

Faro Câmara has approved a plan to develop the largest green park and commercial and residential complex in the Vale da Amoreira area. Amoreira Faro will cover a total area

May 5, 2011by shareitIn

Faro’s Jewish heritage

Judith Pinto, guardian of the Jewish Heritage Centre in Faro, is leading members of the Algarve History Association on a guided walk to see Jewish heritage in the area on

April 14, 2011by shareitIn