Clean Beach Operation Starts in Albufeira

Clean Beach Operation Starts in Albufeira

Clean Beach Operation Starts in Albufeira

Albufeira, Silves and Lagoa. The initiative of Zoomarine, the “Clean Beach Operation 2019”, will simultaneously involve these municipalities with the aim of sensitizing the population to the importance of the sustainability of marine ecosystems. The action takes place on May 12 in Albufeira and will feature the Salgados and Galé – Oeste beaches.

The “Clean Beach Operation” began in 2017, in conjunction with the “Operation Green Mountain” and is part of the “Together We Protect” environmental responsibility initiative. It aims to remove, over several kilometers and at the level of the coastal strip and seabed, debris resulting from human action, increasingly present on our beaches.

With about 30 kilometers of coastline, cut by beautiful beaches, all with blue flag, the maximum symbol of environmental quality, the Municipality of Albufeira did not want to miss “associate with this initiative, of particular significance when the bathing season is about to begin with.”

In Albufeira, the action will take place on Salgados and Galé – Oeste beach, where dozens of volunteers are expected in the morning, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., in which many friendly hands are expected to release the sand of plastic, cigarette stubs, cans, remnants of fishing gear, parts of vessels, pieces of appliances, among other hazardous wastes. The company Águas do Algarve also joined the initiative, similar to the “ODS Alliance” – Objectives for the Sustainable Development of Portugal.

Clean Beach Operation Starts in Albufeira. Beach with Blue Flag

Beach with Blue Flag

This year, the initiative triples its action, since it now includes the beaches of three Algarve counties, Silves, Albufeira and Lagoa. Volunteers interested in participating in the “Clean Beach Operation” should register online at http://weprotect.zoomarine.pt/en/, between April 8 and May 10, with the first 150 participants officially marking the presence in each county will be entitled to a commemorative t-shirt. All participants will also have the right to a morning snack, a digital diploma and, above all, the happy memories of an action that fills our hearts while emptying the beaches of waste that should never have arrived there.

With the awareness of environmental responsibilities and with the urge to be the best place to live for its residents and the best destination for holidaymakers, Algarve is committed to introducing effective measures aimed to protect the environment. reducing the amount of non-reusable plastic is just one of them. For this end, most of the hotels in the area are decided at reducing the use of plastic objects by their customers. One of the initiatives is the elimination of plastic straws and the introduction of an ecological paper option. Another measure concerns the replacement of disposable plastic cups, reusable cups or paper cups. Also, additional measures are being implemented in the accommodation areas, like placing of liquid soap, shower gel and shampoo dispensers in the bathrooms instead of small bottles, in order to substantially reduce the plastic used. Finally, awareness-raising actions will be developed for customers to always return the keys to the rooms and solutions will be developed that allow the digital opening of the doors instead of the current plastic cards.

Clean Beach Operation Starts in Albufeira.

Clean Beach Operation

Golf Courses near by: Salgados, Silves, Vale da Pinta, Gramacho
Hotels near by : Nau Hotels, Vila Galé Náutico, Pestana Levante, Vila Vita Park

Algarve Events – February

The 45th Tour of the Algarve by Bicycle. Algarve Events - February

Algarve Events – February

Algarve Events: The February edition of Guia Algarve is covered with cycling, ballet, and Algarvia’s juicy orange. Guia Algarve is a publication which suggests more than 100 events covering February; the shortest month of the year in the region.

The guide of the Tourism Region of Algarve stated: “Among the music, theater, exhibitions sports fair and dance and suggestions of the program; 365 Algarve, any cultural excuse is good to go from door to door, among the friends or even alone.”

The 45th Tour of the Algarve by bicycle” is the most prominent item, from 20th to 24th of February, which fills the roads with the winners of the 2018 world, European, and Portuguese rankings tournaments.

On Saturday, 2nd Feb. The Ballet Carmen will be staged on Teatro das Figuras in Faro. Carmen’s music is composed by Georges Bizet and Español de Murcia will interpret it. This story describes the relationship between a sergeant Don Jose and a Gypsy Carmen.
Faro nearby golf courses: Quinta do Lago North, South & Laranjal

Orange Capital, Silves, makes the Algarve’s protagonist. It will be the 3rd municipality exhibition. It will last between 15 to 17 February on the famous points of the city. Along with musical entertainment by Cuca Rosetta (15th Feb. at 21:30), António Zambujo (16th Feb. at 21:30) and Fole’Percussion (17th Feb. at 16:30), there will be exhibitions from people from different fields like citriculture, agriculture, confectionery, gastronomy, and handicrafts.
Silves nearby golf courses: Silves

Cuca Roseta

Cuca Rosetta

The month starts with ”Confessions Tour” by singer Aurea, On 1st of Feb, at 9:30 pm, in the municipal auditorium of Lagoa.
Lagoa nearby golf courses: Gramacho, Vale da Pinta.

Kátia Guerreiro, a fado singer will also perform live on her new album named ”Semper” on Saturday, 2nd Feb, at the Cultural Center of Lagos, at 9:30 pm.
Lagos nearby golf courses: Palmares, Penina Championship, Morgado, Alamos.

The month follows with other records, in other tones, for different musical tastes. First of all, with the performance of Daniel Kemish at the Lethes Theater in Faro (2nd Feb, 9:30 p.m.), with the V International Festival of Baroque Music in Faro, from 2 to 23 February in various places of the county (beginning at 21: 30), with the Chinese opera “The Generals of the Yang Family”, will be performed on 11th of Feb. at 9:30 pm, at the Arade Congress Center (Lagoa), with the 18th Al-Mutamid Music Festival, 8-23 Silves, Loulé, Lagos, Albufeira and Olhão, at 21:30.

On the stage of the performance, drama ”Waning Room” brings together seven characters united by a common stalemate: the desire for change without however changing for fear of the new. Will be held at - Teatro Municipal de Portimão on Saturday, 2 at 9:30 p.m.
Hotels in Portimão: Tivoli Marina Portimão, Penina Hotel Golf & Resort, Pestana Alvor Atlântico.

Among the 15 exhibitions, attention turned to ”Symbolus” by Sofia Baptista, in the municipal gallery João Bailote, in Albufeira, in which the artist traverses the symbols of values and personal origins through painting.
Hotels in Albufeira: Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa, NAU Salgados Palace Hotel, Muthu Oura Praia.
Golf Courses nerby Albufeira: Salgados, Pine Cliffs

Symbolus by Sofia Baptista

“Symbolus” by Sofia Baptista

On the other hand, from February 9 to 17, the Chocolate Week takes place in the Municipal Market of Loulé, to sweeten the gourmand visitors of the Algarve.
Hotels nearby Loulé, in Vilamoura: Dom Pedro Vilamoura, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, Vila Galé Ampalius, Crowne Plaza Vilamoura, Hilton Vilamoura Hotel.
Golf Courses nerby: Pinhal, Laguna, Millennium, Victoria, Old Course, Vila Sol.

And for lovers of outdoor activities, the «Guia Algarve» highlights the Biennial of Nature Tourism, from 22nd to 24th February, in the Multipurpose Hall of Aljezur, with the motto of sustainable tourism.

Time for the unique experiences of the cultural program «365 Algarve», with several premieres to mention. On the first day of the month, the DeVIR Meetings begin, with the international collective exhibition «Le Dessin de Presse dans Tous ses États (Part 1)», in the former Town Hall of Lagos.

On the 5th of February, at 9:30 pm, Cine-Teatro Louletano “Elastic” will open a crossroads of theater and music from a collection of poems by Algarvian authors that mix with the text of Sarah Lemmonnier and João de Brito.

And, the signature of 365 Algarve, the International Piano Festival of the Algarve will take Antonio Rosado to play “West Side Story” (9th Feb. at 9:30 pm) and Pedro Burmester to revisit the Fantasia Choral Fantasia for piano, choir and Beethoven’s Orchestra (16th Feb. at 9:30 pm, at the Teatro das Figuras in Faro).

Golfing in the Sun

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura. Golfing in the Sun

Golfing in the Sun

Golfing in the Sun: Portugal is still the best golfing destination in the world with such a variety of Regions like the Algarve Lisbon Porto Madeira and Azores. You can be sure to receive a warm welcome and great cultural experiences. Each region is different and offers its own unique cuisine and culture. A vast range of accommodation is available, from prestigious 5 star hotels in the centre of Vilamoura such as the Tivoli hotel overlooking its international renowned marina, huge range of bars and restaurants and 5 stunning golf courses to the more peaceful remote spa and golfing resorts like the Carvoeiro golf resorts and Pestana Golf courses, Silves, Alto, Gramacho, Vale da Pinta, Vila Sol. All inclusive holidays can be booked with ease, your golf rounds pre booked and excellent private and professional transfer services or car hire to suit your requirements. We have free golf shuttles and buggy offers. There is something for everyone, from corporate groups, societies, individuals, families, friends or couples. Take advantage of our last minute amazing offers and grab your own Taylor made special haven in the Sun.

Tivoli Vilamoura

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Hilton Vilamoura

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Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa

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Crowne Plaza

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NAU Morgado Golf Hotel

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Tivoli Carvoeiro

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Monte da Quinta

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in 2019

Quinta da Marinha Resort

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Evidencia Belverde Atitude Hotel

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Vidago Palace

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Free Buggy & Free Club Sets

Casa Velha do Palheiro

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Daily free shuttle
to Funchal

Pestana Bahia Praia

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Monte Rei North Golf Course

Vilamoura Millennium Golf Course

Salgados Golf Course

Quinta do Lago North Golf Course

Penina Championship Golf Course

Gramacho Golf Course