Rare breeds in danger
Omega Park was in a state of near panic earlier this week as fires raged close to the enclosures of some of the world’s most endangered animals. Marketing and Commercial
Local residents evacuated
Around 80 people were evacuated from Caldas de Monchique after the blaze seemed to be gaining in strength. Other areas in the vicinity could also be in danger, according to
Tuta faces criticism
Monchique Câmara President, Carlos Tuta, has received yet more criticism for his alleged misconduct and impropriety, this time from the Inspector General of Administration of the Territories (IGAT). The damning
The joys of summer
Ex-teacher Paul McKay left London to live a self-sufficient existence in the Monchique hills with his partner Martyn. He keeps an assortment of animals and grows a variety of crops
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
That Titchmarsh feeling…
Wednesday May 5 Every now and again, I catch myself in mid-thought and realise that slowly and scarily, I am turning into Alan Titchmarsh. As I was transplanting the last
Tuta denies ‘lies’
Monchique Câmara’s social democratic opposition (PSD) has accused câmara president Carlos Tuta of “despotism and violation of the law” in a ten-point communiqué referring to alleged misconduct and irregularities. “The
Leaving a legacy
Friday April 2 If you ever decide to kill a pig, get yourself fit first. We have spent a day and a half butchering and are both now completely exhausted.
A window on Monchique
An exciting new education project, the Janela Aberta School, opened its doors to the public last month. The Janela Aberta is no ordinary school. Firstly, its classrooms are computer terminals
Omega Park can comply
A spokesman from Omega Park, the rare breeds conservation zoo, based in Monchique, has confirmed that it will be able to comply with recently introduced guidelines issued by the government.