Golf shows solidarity with Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s sufferers
With the President of the Republic as patron, on 23rd January a tournament took place in Vale do Lobo from which receipts went to the Algarve Continuing Care Centre to be built in Tavira, an initiative by the Humanitarian Association of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s sufferers.
On that Saturday, the Ocean Golf Course welcomed some 80 golfers ready to participate in a charity golf event with the receipts from the tournament coming from companies' financial support to the participating teams.
Founded in 1998, the AHDPA, the Humanitarian Association of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s sufferers, provides social and health support services to those suffering from Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases and their families.
At its headquarters in Quarteira, it carries out psychotherapy work, providing occupational and rehabilitation tasks for patients, also providing domiciliary support and psychological monitoring for patients and their families.
Algarve: 4 natural wonders nominated
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:49:19
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World Cup promotions in Albufeira
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:40:45
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Olhão to be the Ria Formosa aquarium
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:20:00
The construction of an aquarium to show the full potential of Ria Formosa is a project that already goes back ten years – but it’s now nearer to becoming a reality. According to a source at the local town hall, an economic viability study is underway to show that the... » Read More
UALG: University joins KIMERAA
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:29:40
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Contador wins Tour of the Algarve
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:34:39
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Grand Tour contenders open season at Algarve
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:17:45
The 36th edition of the Volta ao Algarve have already started in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. the five-day Volta ao Algarve's start list has been bolstered by a greater concentration of stage racing talent which previously had been split between Portugal and the United States. Twenty-three teams will... » Read More
Algarve Villas Entice Investors Away From Spain
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:08:52
Wise planning choices have given Algarve, Portugal the edge over Spain in terms of property investment demand. While the rest of the European real estate market dwindled last year, the Portuguese government retained tight control over construction in the country’s Southern coastal area. Villas had to be built under strict... » Read More
Multi-million investment to boost Algarve tourism
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:48:48
A record-breaking budget of around €7 million has been approved by the Algarve Tourism Association (ATA)’s General Assembly (AG) to promote the Algarve internationally in 2010. Nuno Aires, president of the Algarve Regional Tourism Entity (ERTA) as well as of the ATA, said that in comparison to 2009, this year’s... » Read More
Algarve University develops coastal risk alert system
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:30:00
The coastal risk alert system will enable authorities to determine the consequences of a storm to coastal areas three days in advance, explained Óscar Ferreira, coordinator of the Portuguese division of the Micore project. “The system will determine whether there is the possibility of erosion, retreat of the coast line,... » Read More
Loulé Carnival: The World of Show Business
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:27:20
The city of Loulé will once again be the centre stage for glorious Carnival celebrations on 14th, 15th and 16th of February. Being one of the largest and oldest Carnival parades in the country, the parade has a different theme each year, this year’s being ‘The World of Show Business’.... » Read More
