According to the “ Global enabling trade report 2008” Portugal stands on 13th place in the indicator of “Best Environment for business”, this information was published by the World economical forum.
Out of a list of 118 world ...
Algarve's beaches lead national qualification.
Algarve once again leads nationally in the quality of its beaches. This summer there is a total of 48 “blue flags” to be displayed in the algarvian beaches, turning the region into the largest contributor, nationally, for this ...
PORTIMAO’S OLD BRIDGE CLOSED – PONTE VELHA DE PORTIMÃO...
The State Owned Road Construction And Maintenance Company Estradas De Portugal, Has Confirmed That The Bridge, Which Has Been Closed Since November 2007, Will Be Opening Temporarily Between July 15 And September 15 To Avoid ...
Fiesa 2008 is HOLLYWOOD!20 May 08
The 6th edition of Fiesa- Sand sculpture Festival- ongoing in Pêra, has as theme for this year’s edition, the fantastic and imaginary world of Hollywood. For this year the ProSandArt, has to offer you an amazing trip through ...
Portimão invested 9.5 million euros in a two decade dream.20-May-2008
The old fish factory “FEU” is one of the strongest memories of the city and will reopen its doors on Saturday but as a museum. The space has roughly about five thousand square metres and it is right by the river.
Value Added Tax down a point
The Portuguese Government has announced that the Value Added Tax (also known as IVA in this country) is to be reduced from 21% to 20% from the 1st of July. The decision to lower the Portuguese rate came after the National ...
Welcome Cruise Ships!!!
A major dredging operation in the Arade estuary has opened the way for more and larger cruise ships to enter Portimão harbour. Among the largest expected this autumn will be the “Thomson Celebration” which carries a maximum of 1.
ALGARVE'S RACING CIRCUIT NOW ON TRACK!
The '08 Allgarve Sports program which will be held at the Algarve's Internacional Racing Circuit (currently under construction) features among others the Superbikes Portuguese Championship, starting on the 31st of October to the ...
Euro'2008
The Euro 2008 Semi-Final Will Take Place on the 25th & 26th of June. As For The Qualified Teams Those Are: Germany, Turkey, Russia & Spain. Portugal has been drawn against co-hosts Switerzland, the Czech Republic and Turkey for ...
UK passports no longer issued in Portugal
Now that the UK passport issuing service in Lisbon has been closed, all British passport applications from both Portugal and Spain are being handled by a single centre, the British consulate-general in Madrid.
ALLGARVE'08 is all about diversity of events10 April 08
Starting in May the 2nd edition of “Allgarve”, a tourist program promoted by “Turismo do Algarve” is betting on a really strong series of events; musical, cultural, sports, gastronomic among others.
Combating Coastal erosion at Vale de Lobo
The Vale de Lobo golf resort together with the Loulé council and governmental environment agencies are working on immediate as well as medium to long terms measures to deal with coastal erosion, an on-going problem particularly ...
DOCS REQUIRED TO BE PORTUGUESE RESIDENT - DOCS NECESSÁRIOS
Non-Portuguese who wish to be permanent residents in Portugal must, apply for a residence permit (residência) through an office of the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras. There are two such offices in the Algarve: Faro & ...
FOREIGN DRIVERS – CONDUTORES ESTRANGEIROS
Changes in the law, effective from 1st January, enable foreign visitors to drive in Portugal on national driving licenses for up six months, providing they are over 18 years old. After six months an update form, with a Portuguese ...
MEDICAL & HEALTH - SAÚDE
Residents who contribute to the state social security scheme are entitled to free treatment at the state district hospitals in Faro, Portimão and Lagos, or at any of the local heath centres (centros de saúde), which deal with ...
Looking ahead with confidence; Um futuro confiante
Property markets are cyclical. There are highs and lows with upward and downward tendencies in between, all of which can be influenced by a variety of factors. In the Algarve, the market is susceptible to the knock-on effect of ...
NEW LICENSE RENEWALS - RENOVAÇÃO DE LICENÇAS
The driving licenses of over 50 year-old drivers of motorbikes and cars under 3.5 tonnes must now be renewed – whatever the expiry date on the existing license – under legislation introduced at the beginning of this year.
Fitness centre "Vida Positiva" offers you several arts to treat and train your body and soul. Starting with RELAXING MASSAGE, PILATES, YOGA and ....
PEACEFUL PORTUGAL / Portugal o país mais tranquilo
Portugal is in the ninth most peaceful country in the world, according to the Gobal Peace Index that studied 121 countries from Algeria to Zimbabwe. It was the firs study to rank nations around the world according "to their ...
QUALITY, STYLE AND FUNCTIONALITY....
....are importante matters all around your home.
We can help you to make your home as your dream home.
We offer you a very high level of sevices (furniture, lighting, curtains, crockery, linen, inside decoration, artistic ...
IMT - Property purchase tax
IMT (property purchase tax)
which was formally known as the SISA is now payable on a sliding scale of 2% - 8%on all properties valued at more than €87,500.
5% for rural land and 6.
ATTENTION DEVELOPERS:
We have plots of land with approved projects for large developments, throughout the Algarve - Information and prices on request:
Vale de Pinta and Gramacho are situated to the West of Carvoeiro and on the East side of Carvoeiro, is Vale do Milho a 9-hole course surrounding a waterfall - fed lake.
New exciting developments, for a sound growth investment
If you are looking to buy in the Algarve either for residence or investment purposes, now is the time to do so…..
Look no further than buying on a development either still under construction or on an already established ...
four owners scheme (1/4 shares)
For a relatively small investment you become part owner of a freehold property which is yours to enjoy through out the year on a rotating basis. The scheme is very simple. With three other independent parties, you own a ...
Opening a Portuguese bank account
Santander Totta / Barclays / BPI / Banif are banking in Portugal.
One of their key areas of expertise is Mortgage, investment funds, personal finance, car finance, etc.
Global Currency Exchange
SAVE MONEY TODAY!
Vernon Estates have teamed up with a well known currency broker, Global Currency Exchange Network (GCEN), to provide an additional service for all our clients – helping to save time and Money on all ...
We have now intoduced the new service of MSN Chat. This enables our clients to ask any vital questions they may have without constant e-mails back and forth or expensive phone calls. If you are an e-mail account holder with ...
TOP FOOD
Algarve restaurants lead the list of Portuguese establisments included in the gastronomy industry's "bible", the Michelin Guide. In the 2008 edition Vila Joya boasts the best qualification in the country, with two stars.
Black-listed Offshore Property Companies
As from December 2003 house owners who held their properties in any of the 83 blacklisted tax havens – Gibralter, Guernsey, etc… faced, and continue to face, enormous financial penalties if they remain registered in these ...
RIVER CROSSING – TRAVESSIA DO RIO ARADE
Portimão Câmara has received two proposals for the temporary installation of a ferry service to link the city centre with the Lagoa side of the Arade River during repairs to the old bridge. A 60-passenger ferry is expected to be ...
SMOKE SCREEN – RESTRIÇÕES DO FUMAR
A new law that came into force on 1st January bans smoking in most public places. It is now generally forbidden to light up in airports, bus and trains stations, restaurants and bars, rented accommodation, reception areas, ...
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