Portugal Resident10 JulAlliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve
The Alliance Française do Algarve is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a free cultural event in Olhão on Monday, July 13, combining French National Day celebrations with eight decades of The post Alliance Française celebrates 80 years in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulOlhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings
Visitors and residents will be able to enjoy traffic-free walks along Olhão’s waterfront on summer weekends after the municipal council announced that Avenida 5 de Outubro will be closed to The post Olhão waterfront goes pedestrian-only on summer weekend evenings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 JulBordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão
A striking new artwork by Portuguese street artist Bordalo II has been unveiled in Olhão, where three giant flamingos made from around 300kg of recycled waste are already drawing the The post Bordalo II’s giant flamingos take flight in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident28 JunSchoolchildren turn Ria Formosa litter into public art in Olhão
The artistic panels were created by pupils from three school groups in the municipality as part of the LIXArte – Transforming Waste into Art project, which combines environmental education with The post Schoolchildren turn Ria Formosa litter into public art in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunHistoric Olhão cultural venue granted protected status
One of Olhão’s best-known cultural landmarks has officially been granted Municipal Property of Interest status, recognising its architectural, historical and cultural importance to the city. The 19th century República 14 The post Historic Olhão cultural venue granted protected status appeared first on Portugal Resident