Silves moves ahead with plans for new multi-purpose complex

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Plans to build a new €6 million parking silo in Praia do Carvoeiro, in the municipality of Lagoa, have taken a significant step forward, with the project expected to go The post Carvoeiro’s long-awaited €6m parking silo moves closer to reality appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Following the conclusion of the project to preserve archaeological findings, the local authority has completed the protection of the discovered remains. The market project is considered “foundational”.

Sea waters can be used in various areas essential for the development of a municipality.

“We intend to create an ecosystem that allows for the emergence of new names, so that this place, which was the fruit of so many cultural geniuses, continues to be special,” states the local authority.

Third part of the 'CM Investigation' this Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The 17,000 square metre plot will allow for the creation of a multi-purpose infrastructure for shows, conferences and fairs, as well as a leisure park, a business centre and a coworking space.

Roman remains at the castle, skeletons in the churchyard, or the 140 grain pits – the project has been uncovering and promoting the stories of Almada and aims to use this as a driver for local development.

The cork factory closed its doors nearly 40 years ago, but the history of Mundet has not been forgotten in Seixal's new four-star hotel. It overlooks Lisbon, but aims to be a destination in its own right.

The Caminha City Council has signed a protocol with Docapesca to manage the Onda Building. The fishermen's association has an 80,000 euro project to refurbish the property.

Cascais has become part of the Inova Juntos Portugal network, an initiative focused on innovation and local development.

The municipality of Valença commemorates the 40th anniversary of Portugal joining the European Union.

The city concluded its Portuguese Capital of Culture project at the end of last December, passing the baton to Ponta Delgada.

Setúbal was the most recent municipality to submit a bid.

Lagoa’s previously abandoned congress centre officially reopened this Friday, May 15 following a major €2 million refurbishment that aims to turn the venue into a flagship events hub. The building, The post Lagoa Congress Centre reopens after €2 million revamp appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The local council is preparing to transform the Pinhal de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré enclosure into a modern educational park, where visitors will be able to learn more about these animals.

Neither commercial expansion nor concession. Cascais City Council will not revisit these topics regarding the Tires Aerodrome and is betting everything on transforming the space into a knowledge centre for aeronautics and space, in partnership with NOVA. The guarantee was given by Nuno Piteira Lopes to ECO/eRadar.
