Marina link ‘fundamental’
After years of concern over the safety of the ‘old bridge’ between Parchal in Lagoa and Portimão, local authorities from both sides have announced that they consider building a new
Festivals of Delight
Ballet lovers were treated to a wonderful staging of Sherazade by the Ballet Nacional da Ópera de Kiev earlier this week as part of the ongoing É Verão! É Portimão
Sardines return to Portimão
Portimão is once again playing host to the Sardine Festival at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições. This year, there will be eight restaurants for sardine lovers to choose from,
The Dons face the Dons
Football’s Wimbledon Dons played the Dons of Huelva in the inaugural Portimão Cup at the Portimonense Stadium recently. But anyone expecting to see the Wimbledon of old would have been
Festivals animate Portimão
The Sardine Festival, one of Portimão’s largest annual traditions, takes place this year between August 6 and August 15 and, as usual, the venue will be the city’s Park of
Portimão looks out for fires
A fire prevention scheme is currently under way in Portimão, which bombeiros are hoping will make a huge impact on the number of fires that break out in that area
Every picture tells a story
One of the highlights of Portimão’s summer events is the World Press Photo 2004 exhibition this week. Running until July 11, the exhibition offers the opportunity to view the best
Lively summer for kids
Portimão’s CLCC – Language, Culture and Communication Centre – is offering a ‘Lively Summer for Kids’ programme this year. A range of educational holiday activities is on offer for children
Sports fun in the sun
As in previous years, Portimão Câmara is once again running a summer sports activity programme on the beach at Praia da Rocha. This activity, supported by the Sport and Youth
Pig pong causes problems
Portimão’s long-suffering residents have long blamed the ETAR sewage treatment station in the city for the unpleasant odour in the city’s atmosphere. Officials recently announced that the smell has increased