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ALBUQUERQUE GUARANTEES THAT THE WORK OF THE GOLF COURSE IN PONTA DO PARGO Will ADVANCE

Tobi Hughes3rd May 2019

On the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the section of the Expresso Expressway between Raposeira and Fajã da Ovelha, the President of the Regional Governmen...

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Regional Government shows how the Expressway is evolving to Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes4th April 2019

A video posted on the official website of the Regional Government of Madeira on Youtube shows how the second phase of the construction of the Fajã da Ovelha / P...

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Restaurant O Farolim

Tobi Hughes4th March 2019

Thanks to Gill for sending me this information. Our favorite restaurant In Ponta Do Pargo "O Farolim" has moved to their new purpose built premises on ...

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Video shows works on the express way between Faja da Ovelha and Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes17th January 2019

Miguel Albuquerque described this work as "one of the most important and most expensive works currently taking place in Madeira". The construction of the Expres...

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Video of new expressway which is due to be finished early 2019

Tobi Hughes5th October 2018

The 2nd phase of the Fajã da Ovelha / Ponta do Pargo Expressway, in the municipality of Calheta, is already beginning to gain the form that it will present afte...

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New bridge in construction

Tobi Hughes31st July 2018

Thanks to Gary for these great photos of the new bridge going up which will connect from Faja da Ovelha to Ponta do Pargo. Some great photos, and this new expr...

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Tour to the West – Prazeres – Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes26th July 2018

My next tour will be Saturday August 11th. We will visit the traditional Poncha Bar in Quinta Grande, Stop for lunch in Calheta (not Included) seeing great view...

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Phase 2 of the Expressway at Faja da Ovelha – Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes13th April 2018

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O Forno – Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes7th March 2018

Hi all, have any of you visited this fantastic Restaurant in Ponta do Pargo? A family business Restaurante O Forno which specialises in BBQ meats, Louise has l...

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Ponta do Pargo to Caniçal

Tobi Hughes21st September 2017

Ultra Madeira, will connect Ponta do Pargo to Caniçal this Saturday, a total of 85Km. There are about 460 athletes involved in the four tests of Ultratrail Mad...

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Festa do Pêro

Tobi Hughes16th September 2017

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Landslide at Ponta do Pargo

Tobi Hughes27th August 2017

A landslide this afternoon closed access to Ponto do Pargo. Please go to the Madeira Island News Facebook page to see the video....

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Lighthouses open to public.

Tobi Hughes14th May 2017

150 people visited the lighthouses of Ponta do Pargo and Ponta de São Jorge this weekend. The idea came from the Day of the Navy in the region, and will be rep...

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A Beautiful Sight

Tobi Hughes21st April 2017

Thank You to Don Amaro for these wonderful photos and information. The Garganta Funda (translation: Deep Throat ) is a location in the parish of Ponta do Pargo...

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