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Just reading in the Portugal News that 700,000 euros is to be spent on improving the square in Carvoeiro. The main change is the removal of all the car parking "to create a social, tranquil and inviting area for residents and tourists close to one of the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve" - Mayor of Lagoa. There is also to be traffic restrictions on both in and out roads. There is to be a new larger car park "close to the Algar Seco road". Must admit we never attempt to park in the village, but park in Monte Carvoeiro and walk down, so for us it is a definite benefit. Hope we get a square that we can really be proud of. :)
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Post by fmm »

When will this be starting?
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Post by Barry »

Didn't say in the article, but the funds are supposed to have been approved. I know, this is Portugal. :)
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Post by e-richard »

Yes, but have they got planning permission ?

That could take another 3-5 years :shock:
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That's fast tracking in Lagoa council Richard! :lol:
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Post by bubbles »

supposedly the parking up at algar seco will have spaces for approx 75 cars, im told they are just going to reorganise the current parking up there to make more spaces
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Post by Karen Ann »

Where is algar seco? I have heard regulars talk about it many times, however I'm not sure where it is.
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Post by laserblazer »

Sounds like it will be by the little chapel at the top of the hill. Algar Seco is further along that road. Well worth a trip, very Indiana Jonesish.
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Post by Barry »

The article said parking for 80 cars, and I agree laser, it sounds like it will be at the top of the hill near the chapel. I doubt that it would have been announced by the Mayor if there was still a question of planning permission.
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Post by blue »

Will they have oxygen cylinders waiting at the top for those returning to their cars?
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Post by LoobyLou »

I have heard rumours that the work will start this summer, around June time. I do hope this isn't true as it will cause chaos during the busy time. Surely they will do the work in the winter when it is quiet! Then again this is Portugal!!!!
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Post by laserblazer »

Perhaps they'll install a vernicular from the beach.
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Vernicular?????? :wink:
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Cliff Railway (no relation to the guy in Guia.)
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Post by hoppies »

Sorry, was trying to be funny :oops: I knew what you meant. I think the word is funicular. Hope you haven't taken offence.
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