International school’s boarding facilities open
The International School of the Algarve, near Porches, has expanded its educational provision for the new school year with the opening of boarding for students (girls and boys) from the
Lisbon animal ombudsman resigns
Lisbon’s animal welfare ombudsman has resigned just two months after taking on her duties, and criticised the municipal authority and the board of the city’s kennel, Casa dos Animais, for
Metal thefts
Over a period of just two days, metal thieves stole 15 water meters from properties in the district of Loulé. On Thursday last week, a total of 10 were removed
Photo show
Vale do Lobo Art Gallery’s latest exhibition ‘Arise’, in collaboration with the Galeria São Mamede, presents a selection of photographs by French born artist Alexandre Manuel. Using long exposure techniques,
REAL ESTATE SPECIAL OFFER
PAY FOR 1 GET 1 FREE IN THE REAL ESTATE SECTION Advertise your house for sale in the Real Estate classified section of the Algarve Resident and during the month
Tavira roads
Several roads in the Tavira municipality are to undergo improvement works following the signing of an agreement between the municipal authority and building company MAJA. The work to pave the
The property website that’s selling the Algarve lifestyle
Meravista.com, the newest property website for the Algarve, is taking a different approach to marketing property for sale in the region. The company believes that the key to selling Algarve
Vila do Bispo GNR station inaugurated amid fire concerns
Portugal’s Minister of Internal Administration was in the Algarve on Wednesday to inaugurate the new Vila do Bispo GNR station. The modern building is located in front of the LIDL
Some serious Portuguese cheese
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net After picking my wine for this week’s column at Apolónia this weekend, I headed straight for the cheese counter. For me, great quality complex whites such
VP’s Rotisserie & Grill “The best grill in Quinta do Lago”
VP´s Rotisserie & Grill, Quinta do Lago’s newest restaurant located in Vale dos Pinheiros, opened this summer, featuring specialties from the rotisserie, grill and their big green egg. Chef John