Saturday, April 28, 2007
Portimao News
Plans are afoot (in fact the work has started) to repair the metal bridge that crosses the Arade river in Portimao.
The authorities have issued assurances that the bridge is not actually in danger of collapse, which is good news for the banana boats that sail beneath it to visit Silves. Apparently, the bridge is long overdue some maintenance, on account of its advanced age (131 years, it transpires).
Fortunately, there are other means of crossing the river, as you can read in my page about Portimao. But do check that you know how to get about the town if you’re visiting any time before November, which is when the works are due to finish.
Meantime, there's the new retail park just outside Portimao, where you can shop 'til you drop (I spent 7 hours there, last week!) when you're taking a break from those Algarve beaches...
The authorities have issued assurances that the bridge is not actually in danger of collapse, which is good news for the banana boats that sail beneath it to visit Silves. Apparently, the bridge is long overdue some maintenance, on account of its advanced age (131 years, it transpires).
Fortunately, there are other means of crossing the river, as you can read in my page about Portimao. But do check that you know how to get about the town if you’re visiting any time before November, which is when the works are due to finish.
Meantime, there's the new retail park just outside Portimao, where you can shop 'til you drop (I spent 7 hours there, last week!) when you're taking a break from those Algarve beaches...
Labels: banana boats, bridge works, Portimao
