New clinic brings ‘avant-garde’ plastic surgery to Vilamoura
A clinic offering ‘avant-garde’ plastic surgery opened in Vilamoura on November 29. The clinic is the brainchild of Avelino Monteiro Abreu, an experienced plastic surgeon who also works for Hospital
“Accident” killed Irishman found floating in Vilamoura marina
After the sad discovery of the body of an Irish holidaymaker in the water of Vilamoura marina earlier this month, an autopsy has determined that the 40-year-old died from drowning,
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