Algarve, Portugal
Latest news and stories from Alcoutim.
Residents in Alcoutim will once again have access to free skin cancer screenings, with a new round of checks scheduled for May 18 and May 19. The initiative, organised by The post Free skin cancer screenings return to Alcoutim appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Galachos weir in Alcoutim was the first obsolete river barrier in the country to be demolished following a civil society movement. However, other planned removals have fallen by the wayside.
Portuguese energy corporation Galp held a public meeting last week in Alcoutim to explain its plans for new wind energy projects linked to existing solar farms in the region, and The post Galp holds public meeting in Alcoutim to explain wind–solar hybrid projects appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The riverside town of Alcoutim is preparing for a sugar-filled Easter celebration as the popular Feira dos Doces d’Avó returns on April 3 and 4. The event will take place The post Grandma’s sweets take centre stage in Alcoutim appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The project has been dragging on since 2018, was previously rejected, and now returns reduced: 30% fewer panels and fewer trees cut down.
The project has been in the works since 1995 and has already secured an agreement to benefit from European funds. However, no progress has been made.
The eastern Algarve town of Alcoutim is preparing to unveil a new sculpture dedicated to women who have suffered abuse. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 10.30am The post Alcoutim unveils sculpture dedicated to female victims of abuse appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Free music education in the Algarve Free music education in the Algarve In a protocol signed on 11 February, the Alcoutim City Hall and the Baixamar cultural association will guarantee free music education for children and young people in the municipality. By Bruno G.
The exceptional rise of the Guadiana River has flooded roads and left boats adrift in Alcoutim, in a scenario not seen for 29 years. Authorities are maintaining surveillance and rescue operations along the banks.
According to the official, the water level “is stable, at about six metres, and is expected to start decreasing during the low tide period.”
In Alcoutim, various regions are still experiencing flooding as the Guadiana River has risen to a height of six metres.
The Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) has called on authorities to refuse plans for a wind-power project in Alcoutim, citing serious environmental harm.
Irish firm WElink wants to combine 25 wind turbines with 660,000 solar panels in the Algarve, but the ICNF is opposed. The reworking of the hybrid project is open for public consultation until 4 February.
