Body of British golfer found floating at Vilamoura marina
The body of a 40-year-old British man was found floating near one of the walkways of the Vilamoura marina on Tuesday morning (October 6). PJ police are investigating but are
British family in media spotlight face “two week wait” over Vilamoura death
The Taylor family – involved with the death of a burglar in Vilamoura last weekend – face an agonising two week wait to hear whether or not they will face
Millionaire yacht fraud uncovered in Vilamoura
PJ police investigating a millionaire scam involving the buying and selling of yachts in Vilamoura Marina have arrested a Brazilian man, now said to be out on €100,000 bail. According
Business cocktail at Global Currency Exchange Network offices in Vilamoura
A business cocktail evening will take place on Thursday, September 17, at the Global Currency Exchange Network (GCEN) offices in Vilamoura. The event is sponsored by GCEN, one of the
Panic as Vilamoura fire forces mass resort evacuation
Hundreds of panicked holidaymakers had to be rushed off a Vilamoura beach resort yesterday afternoon after fire broke out in scrubland nearby. The fire was picked up by strong winds
Lone Star’s purchase of Vilamoura labelled “turning point” for resort
Algarve business leaders say the sale of Vilamoura to American private equity firm Lone Star Funds could be a “turning point” for the development of the resort. As reported throughout
UPDATE: Vilamoura “goes for a song” to Americans
It’s finally official – Vilamoura has been taken over by American private equity firm Lone Star Funds for a reported €200 million. If the figure is correct it means the
Official: Vilamoura bought by American fund
It’s finally official – Vilamoura has been taken over by American private equity firm Lone Star Funds. The US fund has acquired Garvecat, the company responsible for developing the Vilamoura
Vilamoura’s 1st Eco Half Marathon pulls 1,200 runners
Around 1,200 people turned up in force for the ‘1st Eco Meia Maratona de Vilamoura’ half marathon held on March 8. Organised by Let’s Go Algarve, the event featured a
Walking Football takes off in Vilamoura
Regular weekly Walking Football sessions for those over 50 years of age get underway at Browns Sports & Leisure Club on Tuesday, March 3, starting at 9.30am. Earlier this week