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No to the plans destroying the character of the historic centre of Olhão in Portugal

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Davis
9 years ago

The right balance seems to have been found between a fishing village with a more modern town further inland. Mostly unspoilt old town, carefully restored by 'enlightened' lovers of the place. Nothing would be gained by the 'renewal' i.e. destruction of the streets as planned by the municipality.

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Pata Rodrigues
9 years ago

Save Olhao. Salve Olhao

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Christopher Rees
9 years ago

We have visited your beautiful city many many times - we've most particularly enjoyed the reality and unique character of the old part of town. We consider that the proposed changes will destroy this wonderful sanctuary.

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Douglas wilkie
9 years ago

We love the existing character

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Lebrun
9 years ago

Full support to keep the specificity of the historical center of Olhao.

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alan kirkham
9 years ago

I have a house in the Old Town and whilst I would support upgrading of some houses please do any improvements sympathetically. Our visitors come in part for the Old Town.

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Simon Llewellyn
9 years ago

Please do not detroy the valuable heritage and unique atmosphere of this beautiful, historic city.

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Anonymous
9 years ago

I have just bought a property in Olhao because I love its unique character and atmosphere. Please don't put this in jeopardy with unsympathetic or unnecessary changes

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Britta Franklin
9 years ago

Please don't destroy the character of the historic centre of Olhao. As a frequent visitor for several years now, this is the main reason I return!

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sandrine ledru
9 years ago

Il faut protéger l'authenticité de Olhao qui en fait toute sa différence et son charme

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PALISSIER
9 years ago

nous avons passé un séjour formidable dans le coeur du village avec des gens très accueillants. Il faut le garder tel quel !

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DRIAN Pascal
9 years ago

Le centre d'Olhao est trop précieux pour être défiguré. Un tel patrimoine est à préserver et transmettre.

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Kieran Day
9 years ago

Keep olhao the same!

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Marcus Pritchard
9 years ago

The reason I fell in love with Olhao is because it's still very much a traditional Portuguese town. To change and add buildings which are not traditional will make it a soulless as other over populated tourist hot spots in the Algarve.

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de magalhaes
9 years ago

Il faut absolument garder l'authenticité de ce village de pêcheur

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Daniel Wootton
9 years ago

Olhao is a special and magical place. I hope it can be treasured for many years more.

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Ewa Senger
9 years ago

Olhao is one of my favourite places on earth. It's one of the very few that stayed authentic and real. Instead of building new cultural centres, go back to Recreativa and preserve the beauty that is there.

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Judith Boldy
9 years ago

Change like this can never be undone. Leave Olhao alone - don't try to mend that that is not broken!

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Joyce Flierman
9 years ago

Please save the beautiful center of olhao.

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Fiona McDermott
9 years ago

This place is so rare and special - plans should work in harmony not to overshadow what makes it so great.