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I love Olhao NAO QUEREMOS ISTO? (English translation below)

Mais de 12 milhões de Euros foram aprovados para a segunda fase da "renovação urbana" em Olhão. Já os viram?

Tendo sido já gastos 500.000 Euros no projecto das "5 praças" os novos planos são para as renovações das áreas circundantes do mercado: estacionamentos, bancos, iluminação e novas vias e calçada. Mais drástico é o plano para demolir um número de casas com o objectivo de alargar algumas ruas da baixa e permitir que ainda mais trânsito passe pelo centro. A página FACEBOOK, EU AMO OLHÃO, foi criada p

ara informar a população sobre estes planos e servir de plataforma para a comunidade poder expressar opinões e comentários. A nossa esperança é a de que a opinião pública será tida em consideração antes de quaisquer planos serem implementados.

É muito importante que os habitantes de Olhão tomem posição porque (ao contrário da Câmara de Loulé, que promove a consulta pública acerca dos planos de requalificação do centro da cidade) a Câmara de Olhão primeiro aprova os planos numa reunião fechada e só depois, durante o período de consulta pública legalmente definida (30 dias), a população se pode manifestar! É evidente que as hipóteses de alterar o que já foi aprovado são mínimas. E porque também não há qualquer obrigação por parte da Câmara em considerar a opinão dos cidadãos, logo, não é um processo democrático. Os planos para ambas as fases da "renovação urbana" foram assumidos pela Baixa Atelier, uma empresa de arquitectos de Lisboa, conhecida por desenhos radicalmente modernos nas áreas urbanas antigas (exemplos dos seus anteriores projectos podem ser vistos no Google). Terão sido eles a escolha mais acertada para criar a nova cara duma cidade histórica como Olhão? Se não for já tarde demais, poderemos fazer algo para reverter as ideas pré-aprovadas duma Câmara que está mais interessada em gastar subsídios públicos do que ouvir os residentes e a comunidade comercial Olhanense? Parece que os planos actuais, em vez de criarem um centro agradável para os turistas e a população residente servem, principalmente, para aumentar o fluxo do trânsito do que para suportar um centro histórico que é fundamental para dinamizar a economia local. PODEMOS FAZER A DIFERENÇA! O que vocês, residentes e amigos de Olhão, que terão de viver com os resultados deste projecto, pensam acerca destes planos? O que vocês pensam acerca da ideia geral do plano? Precisamos mesmo dum estilo tão moderno?
É preciso mudar tanto? O que vocês acham dos novos bancos, dos candeeiros, dos caixotes de lixo, dos suportes de bicicleta, dos materiais para os arruamentos e das áreas verdes, etc.? Claramente, de vez em quando, a modernização é necessária para melhorar a segurança, a manutenção ou a eficiência, mas porque é que é preciso alterar o carácter próprio de Olhão, só porque há subsídios públicos disponíveis para gastar? Porquê contratar um gabinete de arquitectos de Lisboa com reputação de extremo modernismo em vez de uma empresa de desenho conhecida por desenvolver soluções adequadas aos centros históricos. Os de fora, adoram o charme de Olhão com o seu carácter fortemente marcado pela influência árabe, com calçadas estreitas e labirínticas, com casas antigas, com uma arquitectura singular (cidade cubista), com bancos, candeeiros, mobiliário exterior dum estilo tradicional, etc. E, é exactamente por causa disso que muitos estrangeiros compraram centenas de casas degradadas para as restaurar respeitando a traça original. Estes estrangeiros não só têm uma grande apreciação pela nossa querida cidade de pescadores, mas também trazem dividendos e vitalidade, uma e outra vez. Pouca gente em Olhão soube da primeira fase de requalificação, até ao início das obras, mas muitas pessoas ficaram consternadas por ver a tradicional calçada ser substituída por ladrilhos feios que, após pouco tempo, já mostram sinais de degradação e sujidade, bem como, candeeiros de rua inadequados, etc. O princípio básico por detrás dos planos de melhorar as praças, plantar árvores e flores, criar áreas de lazer, é bom. Mas o estilo e o acabamento não conseguiram criar muito entusiasmo e mostram uma clara falta de inspiração. E se vamos continuar a permitir que a mesma estratégia continue a ser usada em requalificações futuras, tudo o que é emblemático e precioso na nossa cidade vai desaparecer para sempre. NÃO PERMITIREMOS QUE A CÂMARA CONTINUE A ESTRAGAR OLHÃO! Até hoje não sabemos a data da decisão final da Câmara nem quando a consulta pública irá acontecer, e quais os edificíos que serão demolidos para facilitar a vida dos conductores e dificultar a das pessoas. POR FAVOR COMENTEM, PUBLIQUEM FOTOGRAFIAS, DÊEM IDEAS. Links:

http://www.cm-olhao.pt/en/areasatuacao/urbanismo/regeneracao-urbana/i-seminario-de-regeneracao-urbana
http://www.jornaldoalgarve.pt/
http://www.algarvedailynews.com/news/2961-olhao-council-scheme-to-modernise-historic-centre
http://olhaolivre.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/esta-revisao-do-pdm-tem-tudo-para-ser.html

Another €12m has been agreed for a second stage of ‘urban renewal’ in Olhao. Having already spent €500,000 on the ‘5 squares’ project these new plans are for renovations to areas around the market.....parking, seating, lighting, and new surfaces to the paths and pavements. More drastic though is the plan to widen certain streets in the old town to allow more traffic to pass through the centre. This would involve the demolition of a number of houses to make the streets wider for vehicles. This page, I LOVE OLHAO, was started to keep people informed about these plans, and to provide a platform for the community to express views and comments, in the hope that public opinion will be taken into proper consideration before any plans are implemented. It is very important for the people of Olhao to take a stand, because (unlike the Camara in Loule, which is keen to consult the public about its city centre redevelopment plans, Olhao Camara intends to approve its plans FIRST in a closed council meeting, and only THEN consult the community in a legally defined 30 day consultation period! The chances of changing already approved plans will then clearly be very difficult. It is also not a proper democratic process as the council is under no obligation to pay any attention to views expressed by its citizens. Plans for both stages of the ‘urban renewal’ have been commissioned from Baixa Atelier, Lisbon architects with a record of extremely modern designs of urban areas. (Examples of their previous projects can be seen on Google Images). Is this really the right choice of designers for an historic old town like Olhao? If it is not already too late, can we do anything about reversing some of the ideas that have pre-approval from a council more interested in spending free grant money than listening to local residents and the Olhao business community to provide a city centre that attracts tourists, the lifeblood of the local economy? The plans as they stand appear to attract vehicles rather than the footfall necessary for retailers and restaurants to make the most of the opportunities that tourism offers. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! What do you, the residents and friends of Olhao who will have to live with the results of this project, think about the plans? Have you seen them? What do you think of the general principle behind the plan? How modern do you think the style should or should not be? How much change is really necessary? What do you like or not like about the style of the benches, the lamps, the refuse bins, the bike racks, the planned materials for the pavements and tree areas, etc? Clearly modernisation is sometimes necessary to improve safety, maintenance and efficiency, but why is it necessary to alter the very character of Olhao just because the outside funds are available to spend? Why commission a Lisbon design company with a reputation for modernism, rather than a company chosen for its expertise in developments in sympathy with historic town centres? Outsiders will tell you that the charm of Olhao lies in the traditional Portuguese style of the town, the narrow winding cobbled streets, the old houses, the unique architecture, the traditional gentle style of seating, lighting, street furniture etc, This is why hundreds of houses have been sold to foreigners who have returned the often crumbling housing stock to its original glory, foreigners who not only appreciate our lovely working town, but bring income and energy to the town. This is what brings visitors to Olhao again and again. Very few people in Olhao were aware of the first stage of development until work started, but very many were dismayed to see the traditional calçadas removed and replaced with ugly paving slabs which are already ruined, unsuitable street lighting, and unsympathetic concrete slabs. The basic principle behind the planning to open the squares up, put in trees and plants, and create seating areas, was no doubt a good plan, but the style and finish has been an attempt to create a modern setting in an historic town, it has failed to excite and inspire and if this same style from the same architect is allowed to creep into the historic centre then much that is precious and emblematic of Olhao will be lost for ever……

LET’S NOT ALLOW THE CAMARA TO SPOIL OLHAO WITH MORE BAD DECISIONS! We do not yet know the date for the final decision by the Camara nor do we know when the public consultation will take place, and which buildings will be torn down to make life easier for drivers. PLEASE COMMENT, POST PHOTOS, HAVE IDEAS. Links: http://www.cm-olhao.pt/en/areasatuacao/urbanismo/regeneracao-urbana/i-seminario-de-regeneracao-urbana
http://www.jornaldoalgarve.pt/
http://www.algarvedailynews.com/news/2961-olhao-council-scheme-to-modernise-historic-centre
http://olhaolivre.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/esta-revisao-do-

Just opened, Olhao's new Bakery and Cafe, SANTA MARIA MADALENA.  This pretty shop next to the Cha Cha Cha restaurant sel...
12/05/2020

Just opened, Olhao's new Bakery and Cafe, SANTA MARIA MADALENA. This pretty shop next to the Cha Cha Cha restaurant sells all Gluten-free produce -- bread (sour dough), fabulous cakes and pastries, biscuits, jams and gifts. Sit with a cup of coffee and taste a gloriously light cheesecake or chocolate brownie. The lovely nutty bread is great with cheese or jam. For more photos see Instagram .olhao, 9-6pm, Closed Mondays.
R do Gaibeu 24, Olhao. Tlm 919 990 786, viva@santmariamadalena

09/03/2018

Art Exhibition opening at the new Re-Criativa Republica 14, tonight in Olhão - exhibition of paintings at the Recriativa - opens on Friday March 9th
RecreativaSmallThe newly formed Re-criativa Republic 14 association gets into its stride for a nerw season of events in the iconic Olhão building - rescued from oblivion to the benefit of the city.

On Friday, 9th of March, an exhibition of paintings from Portuguese artists Isabel Marques and Paulo Serra, and from the renowned Swedish painter, Cecilia Persson Carter, will open at 17:30.

The exhibition will run until April 9th, Monday to Saturday 14:00 to 18:30.

The Re-Creative Republica 14 association is the new cultural association that was founded at the end of 2017 and which now is hosting a series of cultural and artistic events throughout the year.

For hungry visitors and locals alike, Taberna da República, has now opened at the rear of the building, offering welcome and snug respite from the current weather with an excellent range of tapas and locals wines.

The Recriativa building, home to the Taberna da República, is the long, white building at 14 Avenida da República, a few doors up from Novo Banco. If you can find Olhão’s only church, the taberna is about 50 metres away from its northern side.

‎António Paula Brito Pina‎ to I love OlhaoYesterday at 09:51 · Hi, we are promoting a crowdfunding campaign for printtin...
09/03/2018

‎António Paula Brito Pina‎ to I love Olhao
Yesterday at 09:51 ·
Hi, we are promoting a crowdfunding campaign for printting a Tourist Guide for Olhão, in portuguese and english. You could learn more and participate looking here (in english) -
https://ppl.com.pt/en/prj/guia-olhao . Even the little video inside the campaign could be seen with optional legends in english, french and italian.
Be one of us, because we need you!

OLHAO’S OLD ‘RECREATIVA’ HAS RE-OPENED AS ‘ASSOCIAÇÃO RE-CRIATIVA REPUBLICA 14’.Olhao was very sad when this historic an...
14/02/2018

OLHAO’S OLD ‘RECREATIVA’ HAS RE-OPENED AS ‘ASSOCIAÇÃO RE-CRIATIVA REPUBLICA 14’.

Olhao was very sad when this historic and much-loved building closed, and now the residents are happy that it has re-opened under new management with exciting plans for the future. It is a new Cultural Centre in the middle of Olhao, and has been lovingly restored and cleaned up. Its doors are now open for a variety of of activities.
There was already a successful Christmas Fair and a New Year Party with live music which was very popular.
The official opening will be the weekend of April 13-14, but in the meantime you can become a member and take advantage of discounts for the various open classes and events that are already running. These include Yoga, Meditation, Portuguese classes (beginners or advanced), different types of Dance, Voice Training……and there will be many more. For information about these and future events and workshops, you can keep in touch on Facebook ‘Associação Re-Criativa Republica 14’. There will be more announcements about what the Club will offer, and when it will be open as a social and cultural centre, including the Bar, the large outdoor area, etc. At the moment the bar is open Monday to Thursday 10.30 - 19.00, and Friday and Saturday 10.30 - 24.00, with interesting snacks, hot and cold drinks. As the weather is getting warmer, the outside terrace is open, and a wonderful place to pass the time.
The application form (Portuguese) can be found on this link.
http://www.re-criativarepublica14.pt/

The Re-Criativa Republica is in the Avenida Republica 14, Olhao, to the side of the north face of the church. Information email is [email protected]

ART EXHIBITION, OLHAO ARTISTS' INITIATIVEOpening: Friday, March 10, 4-8 PM , continuing March 11 - March 17 daily 4-6 PM...
06/03/2017

ART EXHIBITION, OLHAO ARTISTS' INITIATIVE
Opening: Friday, March 10, 4-8 PM , continuing March 11 - March 17 daily 4-6 PM (closed Sunday, March 12)

Inauguracão: Sexta-feira, março 10, 16-20h, 11 de março - 17 de março diariamente 16-18h ( fechado, domingo março 12)

Alexandra Gonin has generously offered the venue for this exhibition - her magnificent historic house in Olhão. Alexandra is in the process of restoring the house with a view to creating an artists' centre/retreat.

Esta exposição será na magnífica casa histórica oferecida generosamente por Alexandra Gonin. Alexandra está a renovar a casa com o objetivo de começar um centro de artistas.

Location // Local: Rua das Lavadeiras 48, Olhão.


Please join us for the first exhibition of 2017 by The Olhão Artist Initiative :INTERIORS. Locally based artists offer their representations of the domestic interior world. Observed from life, the works in this exhibition are involved with the elements of interior space including, the often subtle light, the dynamic underlying geometry, the structural balance between light and color, and the relation between interior and exterior space. This exhibition features the work of eleven representational artists; some, have a strong footing in realism, while others uphold the tension between realism and abstraction. The artists are:Justine Albronda, Piers de Laszlo, Meinke Flesseman, Jeffrey Ga***rd Carter, Edwin Hagendoorn, Paulo Lee, Cecilia Persson Carter, Paulo Serra, Jill Stott, Diederik Vermeulen, and Antonia Williams, Joao Brito.

Bem vindo à primeira exposicão de 2017 da Iniciativa de Artistas de Olhão:INTERIORES. Artistas locais oferecem as suas representações do mundo interior doméstico. Observado de vida real, os trabalhos nesta exibição são envolvidos com os elementos do espaço interior, a luz subtil, a geometria subjacente dinâmica, o equilíbrio estrutural entre luz e cor, e a relação entre interior e o exterior. Esta exibição caracteriza o trabalho de onze artistas representativos; alguns, têm um fundamento forte em realismo, enquanto outros apoiam a tensão entre realismo e abstração. Os artistas são: Justine Albronda, Piers de Laszlo, Meinke Flesseman, Jeffrey Ga***rd Carter, Edwin Hagendoorn, Paulo Lee, Cecilia Persson Carter, Paulo Serra, Jill Stott, Diederik Vermeulen, e Antonia Williams, Joao Brito

PLANS FOR THE RE-DEVELOPMENT OF OLHAO'S RIVERSIDEThe long awaited plans were presented to the public at the Biblioteca o...
26/02/2017

PLANS FOR THE RE-DEVELOPMENT OF OLHAO'S RIVERSIDE

The long awaited plans were presented to the public at the Biblioteca on Thursday evening to a small group of interested people, introduced by the Mayor, Antonio Pina, and explained by the architects commissioned.

Generally the plans have been carefully considered and concerned overall improvements without anything vert radical, apart from the widening of the pavement on Av 5 de Otubro, for better pedestrian access and restaurant space, thereby making the road one way. Some of the drastic modernisation concepts which were recently presented to the public in the consultation for the re-development of the historic downtown area, have been avoided.

To see a virtual tour of the planned area, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFg2Xbv3QEc&feature=youtu.be

To see a long interview by Barlavento with Antonio Pina, and an in depth explanation, see
http://barlavento.pt/regional/projeto-de-reabilitacao-da-frente-ribeirinha-altera-face-da-cidade-de-olhao

For more information and comment, see http://www.algarvedailynews.com/news/11123-olhao-s-riverfront-in-complete-redesign-to-attract-more-tourists

22/02/2017

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OLHAO ARTIST, EDWIN HAGENDOORN, captures today's main event in Olhao, the collapse of part of a historic building, with ...
01/12/2016

OLHAO ARTIST, EDWIN HAGENDOORN, captures today's main event in Olhao, the collapse of part of a historic building, with his usual brilliant ability to represent the characters he sees around.

01/12/2016

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23/11/2016

OVERWHELMING SUPPORT TO CONTEST OLHAO CAMARA'S plans to destroy the Historic Centre. Last night's meeting proved unanimously that the citizens do not want their town to be modernised in a totally insensitive way.

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