Portimão port to welcome 4,000 cruise ship visitors in May
Portimão is due to receive six cruise ships between now and May 26, carrying more than 4,000 passengers and almost 1,800 crew members. These stops reinforce the position of Portimão
Classic concert in Portimão
The last of three special concerts organised by Portimão Câmara is being held today (Friday). Carina Albuquerque and Emanuel Salvador, a duo of violin and cello, will be presenting a
Learn about Portimão’s water heritage
Portimão is promoting an event to celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites on Sunday, April 17, this year dedicated to “Water and Heritage”.
New shopping centre opens in Portimão
Aqua Portimão shopping centre was due to officially open its doors yesterday (Thursday). The centre covers 35,500 square metres and will have 132 stores and more than 20 restaurants spread
Controversial motorhome park in Portimão
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Hundreds of motorhomes have been parking in an area by Portimão Marina, at a site the Câmara says is “not suitable for this kind of activity”.
Madrugada opens second charity shop in Portimão
Madrugada’s second charity shop was officially opened on Friday, March 4 by Clive Jewell, British Consul in Portimão. The shop aims to boost fundraising by the association that supports people
European flavours in Portimão
Museu de Portimão is hosting an exhibition called Sabores da Europa (A Taste of Europe) between January 26 and July 31. The event’s theme is ‘why we eat and what we
Cinema city Portimão moves a step closer
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com American entertainment company Venley Star Pictures (VSP) has announced the formation of a 75 million Euro fund for the co-financing of production costs associated with television
Portimão formula
At a recent meeting in Japan, Formula One teams agreed that Portimão is to become one of the four 2011 official pre-season testing venues. The International Autodrome of the Algarve
Portimão to implement new security strategy
By PAULO SILVESTRE paulo.silvestre@theresidentgroup.com Portugal’s Secretary of State for Internal Administration, Dalila Araújo, has pledged government support for Portimão municipality’s new security proposals. The project consists of the creation of

