Category Archives: Algarve
New toll system in the works
The National Road Authority of Portugal is working on a new system of tolls for the formerly free SCUT roads – the A22 motorway is amongst these – because the current tolling scheme has been labeled as ‘ineffective’ and ‘unsustainable’.
Praia da Luz guide
What used to be a simple and small coastal fishing village in the Lagos district has become quite the popular tourist destination, so here we are with a quick Praia da Luz guide, to give you a bit of an idea of what to expect.
Be aware of fake police in the Algarve
Tourists should be a bit apprehensive when approached by what might look to be Algarve police officers, because lately there have been reports of individuals preying on foreign residents and tourists to steal their valuables from their homes or holiday apartments. This news comes from official police sources, so it’s no hoax.
Portimao port to be improved by the European Commission
The European Commission has released a list of European ports it considered essential and that are in need of improvement, one of these port being the Portimao port.
The EC wishes to improve port operations all throughout Europe and has a list of 319 big spot in Europe which are in need of improvement, 13 of which being in Portugal, and Portimao being amongst them.
Car rental businesses have issues with the Faro Airport
Car rental in the Algarve is quite big business because many visitors from abroad choose to explore the region by car, or they simply want the simple advantages of having a car at their disposal during their holiday.
Solar plants anger Loule locals
We talked a while back about two new solar parks planned to open in the Algarve, and now we have an update about that post.
Even if the solar plant has been green-lit by the regional authorities, its construction is causing a lot of distress for the residents in the Fonde da Apra area of Loule. They’re concerned about the fact that their properties have plummeted in value because of the plant and have vowed to take their case to Brussels if the project is not stopped.
